16/5 Minus 5/17, Solve 16/5 - 5/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/5 and 5/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/5 and 5/17?
The given fractions are 16/5 and 5/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/5 and 5/17
16/5 - 5/17
The LCM of 5 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 85
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 85
= 16 x 17 - 5 x 5/85
= 272 - 25/85
= 247/85
Result: 247/85
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/5 and 5/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/5 and 5/17?
To subtract fractions 16/5 and 5/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 17 value i.e 85. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 247/85.
2. What is 16/5 minus 5/17 as a fraction?
16/5 minus 5/17 as a fraction is equal to 247/85.
3. How to subtract 16/5 and 5/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/5 and 5/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 247/85 quickly.