Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/14 and 1/3 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 5/14 and 1/3?

The given fractions are 5/14 and 1/3

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/14 and 1/3

5/14 - 1/3

The LCM of 14 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 42

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 42


= 5 x 3 - 1 x 14/42

= 15 - 14/42

= 1/42

Result: 1/42

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/14 and 1/3

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/14 and 1/3?

To subtract fractions 5/14 and 1/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 3 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/42.

2. What is 5/14 minus 1/3 as a fraction?

5/14 minus 1/3 as a fraction is equal to 1/42.

3. How to subtract 5/14 and 1/3 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/14 and 1/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/42 quickly.