5/6 Minus 7/2, Solve 5/6 - 7/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/6 and 7/2 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 7/2?
The given fractions are 5/6 and 7/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/6 and 7/2
5/6 - 7/2
The LCM of 6 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
| 2 | 6, 2 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 1 = 6
= 5 x 1 - 7 x 3/6
= 5 - 21/6
= -16/6
= -8/3
Result: -8/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/6 and 7/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/6 and 7/2?
To subtract fractions 5/6 and 7/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 2 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -8/3.
2. What is 5/6 minus 7/2 as a fraction?
5/6 minus 7/2 as a fraction is equal to -8/3.
3. How to subtract 5/6 and 7/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/6 and 7/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -8/3 quickly.