14/17 Minus 7/5, Solve 14/17 - 7/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/17 and 7/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/17 and 7/5?
The given fractions are 14/17 and 7/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/17 and 7/5
14/17 - 7/5
The LCM of 17 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 85
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 85
= 14 x 5 - 7 x 17/85
= 70 - 119/85
= -49/85
Result: -49/85
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/17 and 7/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/17 and 7/5?
To subtract fractions 14/17 and 7/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 5 value i.e 85. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -49/85.
2. What is 14/17 minus 7/5 as a fraction?
14/17 minus 7/5 as a fraction is equal to -49/85.
3. How to subtract 14/17 and 7/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/17 and 7/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -49/85 quickly.