Subtracting Fractions Calculator

In Mathematics, the fraction is a value that defines the part of a whole. While subtracting fractions you need to check whether the fraction is like or unlike. Fractions with the same denominator are called Like Fractions whereas the one with different fractions is called, unlike fractions.

Steps to subtract fractions are similar to adding fractions. Follow the procedure listed for like denominators and unlike denominators.

Subtracting Fractions with like denominators

For like fractions, numerator value can be directly subtracted. If you are subtracting the fractions with like denominator you can simply subtract the numerators and keep the denominators the same.

Example

Subtract 2/ 5 and 1/5?

Solution:

Given Inputs 2/5 and 1/5

As the denominators are same simply subtract the numerators and you will get the result as follows

(2/5 )- (1/5)=1/5

Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators

Subtracting Fractions with unlike denominators isn't that easy. For the ones having different denominators follow the below guidelines

• Take the LCM of denominators.
• Now change the denominator value to the LCM Value and multiply both numerator and denominator by the same number.
• At last, subtract the fraction values.

Example

Subtract 2/3 and 1/5?

Solution: Given Input Values are 2/3 and 1/5

As the denominators aren't the same find the LCM of denominators. As per our knowledge, LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.

3 goes into 15 5 times multiply top and bottom 2/3 by 5

5 goes into 15 3 times multiply top and bottom 1/5 by 3

Here you will find some simple advice and help to learn subtraction of fractions. They are as follows

• The first and foremost step is to provide inputs in the input field provided in the calculator.
• Click on the enter button right after the input field or from your calculator.
• Finally, you will get the subtraction of fractions displayed on the screen in a fraction of seconds.

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

To Subtract fractions with different denominators take the LCM of denominators. Now change the denominator value to the LCM Value and multiply both numerator and denominator by the same number. Subtract the fraction values.

2. How to subtract fractions with like denominators?

To Subtract Fractions with like denominators simply subtract the numerators and keep the denominators same.

3. Where do I get solved examples on Subtracting Fractions in detail?

You can get step by step work on Subtracting Fractions explained in detail on our page.

4. How to subtract fractions easily?

You can subtract fractions easily by making use of the Subtracting Fractions Calculator. You can get difference of fractions within less time.