Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/5 and 7/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 10/5 and 7/17?

The given fractions are 10/5 and 7/17

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/5 and 7/17

10/5 - 7/17

The LCM of 5 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 85

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 85


= 10 x 17 - 7 x 5/85

= 170 - 35/85

= 135/85

= 27/17

Result: 27/17

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/5 and 7/17

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/5 and 7/17?

To subtract fractions 10/5 and 7/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 17 value i.e 85. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 27/17.

2. What is 10/5 minus 7/17 as a fraction?

10/5 minus 7/17 as a fraction is equal to 27/17.

3. How to subtract 10/5 and 7/17 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 10/5 and 7/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 27/17 quickly.