5/3 Minus 2/5, Solve 5/3 - 2/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/3 and 2/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/3 and 2/5?
The given fractions are 5/3 and 2/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/3 and 2/5
5/3 - 2/5
The LCM of 3 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 15
= 5 x 5 - 2 x 3/15
= 25 - 6/15
= 19/15
Result: 19/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/3 and 2/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/3 and 2/5?
To subtract fractions 5/3 and 2/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 5 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 19/15.
2. What is 5/3 minus 2/5 as a fraction?
5/3 minus 2/5 as a fraction is equal to 19/15.
3. How to subtract 5/3 and 2/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/3 and 2/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 19/15 quickly.