5/6 Minus 5/3, Solve 5/6 - 5/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/6 and 5/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/6 and 5/3?
The given fractions are 5/6 and 5/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/6 and 5/3
5/6 - 5/3
The LCM of 6 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
| 3 | 6, 3 |
| 2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 2 x 1 = 6
= 5 x 1 - 5 x 2/6
= 5 - 10/6
= -5/6
Result: -5/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/6 and 5/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/6 and 5/3?
To subtract fractions 5/6 and 5/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 3 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/6.
2. What is 5/6 minus 5/3 as a fraction?
5/6 minus 5/3 as a fraction is equal to -5/6.
3. How to subtract 5/6 and 5/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/6 and 5/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/6 quickly.