Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/13 and 5/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 5/13 and 5/6?

The given fractions are 5/13 and 5/6

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/13 and 5/6

5/13 - 5/6

The LCM of 13 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 78

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 78


= 5 x 6 - 5 x 13/78

= 30 - 65/78

= -35/78

Result: -35/78

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/13 and 5/6

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/13 and 5/6?

To subtract fractions 5/13 and 5/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 13 and 6 value i.e 78. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -35/78.

2. What is 5/13 minus 5/6 as a fraction?

5/13 minus 5/6 as a fraction is equal to -35/78.

3. How to subtract 5/13 and 5/6 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/13 and 5/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -35/78 quickly.