15/3 Minus 17/7, Solve 15/3 - 17/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/3 and 17/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/3 and 17/7?
The given fractions are 15/3 and 17/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/3 and 17/7
15/3 - 17/7
The LCM of 3 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 21
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 21
= 15 x 7 - 17 x 3/21
= 105 - 51/21
= 54/21
= 18/7
Result: 18/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/3 and 17/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/3 and 17/7?
To subtract fractions 15/3 and 17/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 7 value i.e 21. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 18/7.
2. What is 15/3 minus 17/7 as a fraction?
15/3 minus 17/7 as a fraction is equal to 18/7.
3. How to subtract 15/3 and 17/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/3 and 17/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 18/7 quickly.