Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/13 and 5/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 6/13 and 5/6?

The given fractions are 6/13 and 5/6

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/13 and 5/6

6/13 - 5/6

The LCM of 13 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 78

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 78


= 6 x 6 - 5 x 13/78

= 36 - 65/78

= -29/78

Result: -29/78

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/13 and 5/6

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/13 and 5/6?

To subtract fractions 6/13 and 5/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 13 and 6 value i.e 78. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -29/78.

2. What is 6/13 minus 5/6 as a fraction?

6/13 minus 5/6 as a fraction is equal to -29/78.

3. How to subtract 6/13 and 5/6 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 6/13 and 5/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -29/78 quickly.