5/2 Minus 18/13, Solve 5/2 - 18/13 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/2 and 18/13 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 18/13?
The given fractions are 5/2 and 18/13
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/2 and 18/13
5/2 - 18/13
The LCM of 2 and 13 (denominators of the fractions) is 26
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 26
= 5 x 13 - 18 x 2/26
= 65 - 36/26
= 29/26
Result: 29/26
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/2 and 18/13
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/2 and 18/13?
To subtract fractions 5/2 and 18/13 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 13 value i.e 26. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 29/26.
2. What is 5/2 minus 18/13 as a fraction?
5/2 minus 18/13 as a fraction is equal to 29/26.
3. How to subtract 5/2 and 18/13 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/2 and 18/13 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 29/26 quickly.