15/4 Minus 15/17, Solve 15/4 - 15/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/4 and 15/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/4 and 15/17?
The given fractions are 15/4 and 15/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/4 and 15/17
15/4 - 15/17
The LCM of 4 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 68
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 68
= 15 x 17 - 15 x 4/68
= 255 - 60/68
= 195/68
Result: 195/68
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/4 and 15/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/4 and 15/17?
To subtract fractions 15/4 and 15/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 17 value i.e 68. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 195/68.
2. What is 15/4 minus 15/17 as a fraction?
15/4 minus 15/17 as a fraction is equal to 195/68.
3. How to subtract 15/4 and 15/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/4 and 15/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 195/68 quickly.