7/14 Minus 5/2, Solve 7/14 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/14 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 7/14 and 5/2?
The given fractions are 7/14 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/14 and 5/2
7/14 - 5/2
The LCM of 14 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
| 2 | 14, 2 |
| 7, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 1 = 14
= 7 x 1 - 5 x 7/14
= 7 - 35/14
= -28/14
= -2/1
Result: -2/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/14 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/14 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 7/14 and 5/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 2 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/1.
2. What is 7/14 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
7/14 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to -2/1.
3. How to subtract 7/14 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/14 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/1 quickly.