5/4 Minus 12/13, Solve 5/4 - 12/13 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/4 and 12/13 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/4 and 12/13?
The given fractions are 5/4 and 12/13
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/4 and 12/13
5/4 - 12/13
The LCM of 4 and 13 (denominators of the fractions) is 52
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 52
= 5 x 13 - 12 x 4/52
= 65 - 48/52
= 17/52
Result: 17/52
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/4 and 12/13
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/4 and 12/13?
To subtract fractions 5/4 and 12/13 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 13 value i.e 52. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 17/52.
2. What is 5/4 minus 12/13 as a fraction?
5/4 minus 12/13 as a fraction is equal to 17/52.
3. How to subtract 5/4 and 12/13 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/4 and 12/13 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 17/52 quickly.