1/2 Minus 9/17, Solve 1/2 - 9/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/2 and 9/17 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 9/17?
The given fractions are 1/2 and 9/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/2 and 9/17
1/2 - 9/17
The LCM of 2 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 34
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 34
= 1 x 17 - 9 x 2/34
= 17 - 18/34
= -1/34
Result: -1/34
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/2 and 9/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/2 and 9/17?
To subtract fractions 1/2 and 9/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 17 value i.e 34. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/34.
2. What is 1/2 minus 9/17 as a fraction?
1/2 minus 9/17 as a fraction is equal to -1/34.
3. How to subtract 1/2 and 9/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/2 and 9/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/34 quickly.