Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 13/17 and 5/7 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 13/17 and 5/7?

The given fractions are 13/17 and 5/7

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 13/17 and 5/7

13/17 - 5/7

The LCM of 17 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 119

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 119


= 13 x 7 - 5 x 17/119

= 91 - 85/119

= 6/119

Result: 6/119

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 13/17 and 5/7

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 13/17 and 5/7?

To subtract fractions 13/17 and 5/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 7 value i.e 119. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 6/119.

2. What is 13/17 minus 5/7 as a fraction?

13/17 minus 5/7 as a fraction is equal to 6/119.

3. How to subtract 13/17 and 5/7 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 13/17 and 5/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 6/119 quickly.