Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/2 and 20/10 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 5/2 and 20/10?

The given fractions are 5/2 and 20/10

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/2 and 20/10

5/2 - 20/10

The LCM of 2 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
2 2, 10
1, 5

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 5 = 10


= 5 x 5 - 20 x 1/10

= 25 - 20/10

= 5/10

= 1/2

Result: 1/2

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/2 and 20/10

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/2 and 20/10?

To subtract fractions 5/2 and 20/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 10 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/2.

2. What is 5/2 minus 20/10 as a fraction?

5/2 minus 20/10 as a fraction is equal to 1/2.

3. How to subtract 5/2 and 20/10 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/2 and 20/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/2 quickly.