5/2 Minus 7/5, Solve 5/2 - 7/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/2 and 7/5 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 7/5?
The given fractions are 5/2 and 7/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/2 and 7/5
5/2 - 7/5
The LCM of 2 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 10
= 5 x 5 - 7 x 2/10
= 25 - 14/10
= 11/10
Result: 11/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/2 and 7/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/2 and 7/5?
To subtract fractions 5/2 and 7/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 5 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 11/10.
2. What is 5/2 minus 7/5 as a fraction?
5/2 minus 7/5 as a fraction is equal to 11/10.
3. How to subtract 5/2 and 7/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/2 and 7/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 11/10 quickly.