1/5 Minus 1/43, Solve 1/5 - 1/43 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/5 and 1/43 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/5 and 1/43?
The given fractions are 1/5 and 1/43
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/5 and 1/43
1/5 - 1/43
The LCM of 5 and 43 (denominators of the fractions) is 215
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 215
= 1 x 43 - 1 x 5/215
= 43 - 5/215
= 38/215
Result: 38/215
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/5 and 1/43
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/5 and 1/43?
To subtract fractions 1/5 and 1/43 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 43 value i.e 215. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 38/215.
2. What is 1/5 minus 1/43 as a fraction?
1/5 minus 1/43 as a fraction is equal to 38/215.
3. How to subtract 1/5 and 1/43 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/5 and 1/43 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 38/215 quickly.