1/7 Minus 17/14, Solve 1/7 - 17/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/7 and 17/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/7 and 17/14?
The given fractions are 1/7 and 17/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/7 and 17/14
1/7 - 17/14
The LCM of 7 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
| 7 | 7, 14 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 7 x 1 x 2 = 14
= 1 x 2 - 17 x 1/14
= 2 - 17/14
= -15/14
Result: -15/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/7 and 17/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/7 and 17/14?
To subtract fractions 1/7 and 17/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 14 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -15/14.
2. What is 1/7 minus 17/14 as a fraction?
1/7 minus 17/14 as a fraction is equal to -15/14.
3. How to subtract 1/7 and 17/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/7 and 17/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -15/14 quickly.