11/5 Minus 6/17, Solve 11/5 - 6/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/5 and 6/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 11/5 and 6/17?
The given fractions are 11/5 and 6/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/5 and 6/17
11/5 - 6/17
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
= 11 x 17 - 6 x 5/85
= 187 - 30/85
= 157/85
Result: 157/85
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/5 and 6/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/5 and 6/17?
To subtract fractions 11/5 and 6/17 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 157/85.
2. What is 11/5 minus 6/17 as a fraction?
11/5 minus 6/17 as a fraction is equal to 157/85.
3. How to subtract 11/5 and 6/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 11/5 and 6/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 157/85 quickly.