5/2 Minus 1/4, Solve 5/2 - 1/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/2 and 1/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/2 and 1/4?
The given fractions are 5/2 and 1/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/2 and 1/4
5/2 - 1/4
The LCM of 2 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 4
| 2 | 2, 4 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 2 = 4
= 5 x 2 - 1 x 1/4
= 10 - 1/4
= 9/4
Result: 9/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/2 and 1/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/2 and 1/4?
To subtract fractions 5/2 and 1/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 4 value i.e 4. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 9/4.
2. What is 5/2 minus 1/4 as a fraction?
5/2 minus 1/4 as a fraction is equal to 9/4.
3. How to subtract 5/2 and 1/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/2 and 1/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 9/4 quickly.