5/7 Minus 5/2, Solve 5/7 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/7 and 5/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/7 and 5/2?
The given fractions are 5/7 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/7 and 5/2
5/7 - 5/2
The LCM of 7 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 14
= 5 x 2 - 5 x 7/14
= 10 - 35/14
= -25/14
Result: -25/14
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
Subtract Fractions 13/11 and 15/5
Subtract Fractions 6/18 and 13/7
Subtract Fractions 14/16 and 17/19
Subtract Fractions 20/9 and 14/14
Subtract Fractions 12/2 and 2/18
Subtract Fractions 19/2 and 2/8
Subtract Fractions 17/11 and 17/9
Subtract Fractions 15/18 and 2/10
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/7 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/7 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 5/7 and 5/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 2 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -25/14.
2. What is 5/7 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
5/7 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to -25/14.
3. How to subtract 5/7 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/7 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -25/14 quickly.