6/7 Minus 2/5, Solve 6/7 - 2/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/7 and 2/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/7 and 2/5?
The given fractions are 6/7 and 2/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/7 and 2/5
6/7 - 2/5
The LCM of 7 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 35
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 35
= 6 x 5 - 2 x 7/35
= 30 - 14/35
= 16/35
Result: 16/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/7 and 2/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/7 and 2/5?
To subtract fractions 6/7 and 2/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 5 value i.e 35. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 16/35.
2. What is 6/7 minus 2/5 as a fraction?
6/7 minus 2/5 as a fraction is equal to 16/35.
3. How to subtract 6/7 and 2/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/7 and 2/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 16/35 quickly.