This subtract fractions reference table shows the result (decimal) for a range of fraction 1 numerator values, assuming a fraction 1 denominator of 2, a fraction 2 numerator of 1 and a fraction 2 denominator of 3. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Subtract Fractions Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Fraction 1 numerator | Result (decimal) | Result numerator | Result denominator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | -0.208333 | -1 | 6 |
| 0.5 | -0.083333 | -1 | 6 |
| 0.75 | 0.041667 | 0 | 6 |
| 1 | 0.166667 | 1 | 6 |
| 1.5 | 0.416667 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | 0.666667 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 | 1.166667 | 7 | 6 |
| 5 | 2.166667 | 13 | 6 |
| 7 | 3.166667 | 19 | 6 |
| 10 | 4.666667 | 28 | 6 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your fraction 1 numerator and read across to the result (decimal). For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Subtract Fractions Calculator for a precise answer.
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