1/17 Minus 14/5, Solve 1/17 - 14/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/17 and 14/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/17 and 14/5?
The given fractions are 1/17 and 14/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/17 and 14/5
1/17 - 14/5
The LCM of 17 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 85
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 85
= 1 x 5 - 14 x 17/85
= 5 - 238/85
= -233/85
Result: -233/85
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/17 and 14/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/17 and 14/5?
To subtract fractions 1/17 and 14/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 5 value i.e 85. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -233/85.
2. What is 1/17 minus 14/5 as a fraction?
1/17 minus 14/5 as a fraction is equal to -233/85.
3. How to subtract 1/17 and 14/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/17 and 14/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -233/85 quickly.