7/2 Minus 1/4, Solve 7/2 - 1/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/2 and 1/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/2 and 1/4?
The given fractions are 7/2 and 1/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/2 and 1/4
7/2 - 1/4
The LCM of 2 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 4
| 2 | 2, 4 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 2 = 4
= 7 x 2 - 1 x 1/4
= 14 - 1/4
= 13/4
Result: 13/4
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
Subtract Fractions 20/11 and 17/13
Subtract Fractions 17/15 and 17/17
Subtract Fractions 18/18 and 2/7
Subtract Fractions 3/4 and 17/20
Subtract Fractions 18/12 and 6/3
Subtract Fractions 8/15 and 16/18
Subtract Fractions 18/17 and 19/19
Subtract Fractions 17/4 and 6/16
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/2 and 1/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/2 and 1/4?
To subtract fractions 7/2 and 1/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 4 value i.e 4. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/4.
2. What is 7/2 minus 1/4 as a fraction?
7/2 minus 1/4 as a fraction is equal to 13/4.
3. How to subtract 7/2 and 1/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/2 and 1/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/4 quickly.