Subtract, answer as a fraction in simplest form.

5/7 - 1/2
[__]/[__]

1 answer

To subtract the fractions \( \frac{5}{7} - \frac{1}{2} \), we first need a common denominator.

The denominators are 7 and 2. The least common multiple of 7 and 2 is 14.

Now we convert each fraction to have a denominator of 14:

  1. For \( \frac{5}{7} \): \[ \frac{5}{7} = \frac{5 \times 2}{7 \times 2} = \frac{10}{14} \]

  2. For \( \frac{1}{2} \): \[ \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1 \times 7}{2 \times 7} = \frac{7}{14} \]

Now we can subtract the fractions: \[ \frac{10}{14} - \frac{7}{14} = \frac{10 - 7}{14} = \frac{3}{14} \]

The answer as a fraction in simplest form is: \[ \frac{3}{14} \]

Thus, filling in the blanks: \[ [3]/[14] \]

Similar Questions
  1. Subtract.9/10-3/8 Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.
    1. answers icon 1 answer
  2. subtract. express your answer in simplest form(2)/(5) minus (y)/(y-2) (2/5)-(y)/(y-2) Multiply by 5(y-2) [2(y-2)] - 5y Clear the
    1. answers icon 1 answer
  3. Math Quick Check. 1 Correct Answer Per Question.1. Convert 0.96 to a fraction. The answer should be given in simplest form. a.
    1. answers icon 1 answer
  4. Subtract8/9 - 7/12 write your answer as a fraction in simplest form my answers 33/108 and 11/36 Questions 2: Multiply 2/9 * 18
    1. answers icon 1 answer
more similar questions