16/17 Minus 16/7, Solve 16/17 - 16/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/17 and 16/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/17 and 16/7?
The given fractions are 16/17 and 16/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/17 and 16/7
16/17 - 16/7
The LCM of 17 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 119
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 119
= 16 x 7 - 16 x 17/119
= 112 - 272/119
= -160/119
Result: -160/119
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/17 and 16/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/17 and 16/7?
To subtract fractions 16/17 and 16/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 7 value i.e 119. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -160/119.
2. What is 16/17 minus 16/7 as a fraction?
16/17 minus 16/7 as a fraction is equal to -160/119.
3. How to subtract 16/17 and 16/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/17 and 16/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -160/119 quickly.