15/14 Minus 17/1, Solve 15/14 - 17/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/14 and 17/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/14 and 17/1?
The given fractions are 15/14 and 17/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/14 and 17/1
15/14 - 17/1
The LCM of 14 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 14
= 15 x 1 - 17 x 14/14
= 15 - 238/14
= -223/14
Result: -223/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/14 and 17/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/14 and 17/1?
To subtract fractions 15/14 and 17/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 1 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -223/14.
2. What is 15/14 minus 17/1 as a fraction?
15/14 minus 17/1 as a fraction is equal to -223/14.
3. How to subtract 15/14 and 17/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/14 and 17/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -223/14 quickly.