15/9 Minus 18/17, Solve 15/9 - 18/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/9 and 18/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/9 and 18/17?
The given fractions are 15/9 and 18/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/9 and 18/17
15/9 - 18/17
The LCM of 9 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 153
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 153
= 15 x 17 - 18 x 9/153
= 255 - 162/153
= 93/153
= 31/51
Result: 31/51
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/9 and 18/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/9 and 18/17?
To subtract fractions 15/9 and 18/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 17 value i.e 153. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 31/51.
2. What is 15/9 minus 18/17 as a fraction?
15/9 minus 18/17 as a fraction is equal to 31/51.
3. How to subtract 15/9 and 18/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/9 and 18/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 31/51 quickly.