5/2 Minus 2/7, Solve 5/2 - 2/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/2 and 2/7 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 2/7?
The given fractions are 5/2 and 2/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/2 and 2/7
5/2 - 2/7
The LCM of 2 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 14
= 5 x 7 - 2 x 2/14
= 35 - 4/14
= 31/14
Result: 31/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/2 and 2/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/2 and 2/7?
To subtract fractions 5/2 and 2/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 7 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 31/14.
2. What is 5/2 minus 2/7 as a fraction?
5/2 minus 2/7 as a fraction is equal to 31/14.
3. How to subtract 5/2 and 2/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/2 and 2/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 31/14 quickly.