1/17 Minus 17/3, Solve 1/17 - 17/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/17 and 17/3 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 17/3?
The given fractions are 1/17 and 17/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/17 and 17/3
1/17 - 17/3
The LCM of 17 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 51
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 51
= 1 x 3 - 17 x 17/51
= 3 - 289/51
= -286/51
Result: -286/51
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/17 and 17/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/17 and 17/3?
To subtract fractions 1/17 and 17/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 3 value i.e 51. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -286/51.
2. What is 1/17 minus 17/3 as a fraction?
1/17 minus 17/3 as a fraction is equal to -286/51.
3. How to subtract 1/17 and 17/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/17 and 17/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -286/51 quickly.