5/7 Minus 5/1, Solve 5/7 - 5/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/7 and 5/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/7 and 5/1?
The given fractions are 5/7 and 5/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/7 and 5/1
5/7 - 5/1
The LCM of 7 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 7
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 7
= 5 x 1 - 5 x 7/7
= 5 - 35/7
= -30/7
Result: -30/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/7 and 5/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/7 and 5/1?
To subtract fractions 5/7 and 5/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 1 value i.e 7. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -30/7.
2. What is 5/7 minus 5/1 as a fraction?
5/7 minus 5/1 as a fraction is equal to -30/7.
3. How to subtract 5/7 and 5/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/7 and 5/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -30/7 quickly.