1/2 Minus 17/7, Solve 1/2 - 17/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/2 and 17/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/2 and 17/7?
The given fractions are 1/2 and 17/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/2 and 17/7
1/2 - 17/7
The LCM of 2 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 14
= 1 x 7 - 17 x 2/14
= 7 - 34/14
= -27/14
Result: -27/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/2 and 17/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/2 and 17/7?
To subtract fractions 1/2 and 17/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 7 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -27/14.
2. What is 1/2 minus 17/7 as a fraction?
1/2 minus 17/7 as a fraction is equal to -27/14.
3. How to subtract 1/2 and 17/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/2 and 17/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -27/14 quickly.