15/17 Minus 1/3, Solve 15/17 - 1/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/17 and 1/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/17 and 1/3?
The given fractions are 15/17 and 1/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/17 and 1/3
15/17 - 1/3
The LCM of 17 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 51
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 51
= 15 x 3 - 1 x 17/51
= 45 - 17/51
= 28/51
Result: 28/51
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/17 and 1/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/17 and 1/3?
To subtract fractions 15/17 and 1/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 3 value i.e 51. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 28/51.
2. What is 15/17 minus 1/3 as a fraction?
15/17 minus 1/3 as a fraction is equal to 28/51.
3. How to subtract 15/17 and 1/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/17 and 1/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 28/51 quickly.