(43)/(5)-(13)/(2) - subtract fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 43/5 - 13/2 = ?
• The common denominator of the two fractions is: 10
• 43/5 = (2*43)/(2*5) = 86/10
• 13/2 = (5*13)/(2*5) = 65/10
• Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
• 43/5 - 13/2 = 86/10 - 65/10
• 86/10 - 65/10 = (86-65)/10
• (86-65)/10 = 21/10

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{43}{5 }-\frac{ 13}{2 }=? $

The common denominator of the two fractions is: 10

$ \frac{43}{5 }= \frac{(2*43)}{(2*5)} =\frac{ 86}{10} $

$ \frac{13}{2 }= \frac{(5*13)}{(2*5)} =\frac{ 65}{10} $

Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

$ \frac{43}{5 }-\frac{ 13}{2 }=\frac{ 86}{10 }-\frac{ 65}{10} $

$ \frac{86}{10 }-\frac{ 65}{10 }= \frac{(86-65)}{10} $

$ \frac{(86-65)}{10 }=\frac{ 21}{10} $

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