6/5 Minus 2/1, Solve 6/5 - 2/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/5 and 2/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/5 and 2/1?
The given fractions are 6/5 and 2/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/5 and 2/1
6/5 - 2/1
The LCM of 5 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 5
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 5
= 6 x 1 - 2 x 5/5
= 6 - 10/5
= -4/5
Result: -4/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/5 and 2/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/5 and 2/1?
To subtract fractions 6/5 and 2/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 1 value i.e 5. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -4/5.
2. What is 6/5 minus 2/1 as a fraction?
6/5 minus 2/1 as a fraction is equal to -4/5.
3. How to subtract 6/5 and 2/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/5 and 2/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -4/5 quickly.