5/2 Minus 7/6, Solve 5/2 - 7/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/2 and 7/6 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 7/6?
The given fractions are 5/2 and 7/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/2 and 7/6
5/2 - 7/6
The LCM of 2 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
| 2 | 2, 6 |
| 1, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 3 = 6
= 5 x 3 - 7 x 1/6
= 15 - 7/6
= 8/6
= 4/3
Result: 4/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/2 and 7/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/2 and 7/6?
To subtract fractions 5/2 and 7/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 6 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 4/3.
2. What is 5/2 minus 7/6 as a fraction?
5/2 minus 7/6 as a fraction is equal to 4/3.
3. How to subtract 5/2 and 7/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/2 and 7/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/3 quickly.