17/10 Minus 9/2, Solve 17/10 - 9/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/10 and 9/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/10 and 9/2?
The given fractions are 17/10 and 9/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/10 and 9/2
17/10 - 9/2
The LCM of 10 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
| 2 | 10, 2 |
| 5, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 5 x 1 = 10
= 17 x 1 - 9 x 5/10
= 17 - 45/10
= -28/10
= -14/5
Result: -14/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/10 and 9/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/10 and 9/2?
To subtract fractions 17/10 and 9/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 10 and 2 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -14/5.
2. What is 17/10 minus 9/2 as a fraction?
17/10 minus 9/2 as a fraction is equal to -14/5.
3. How to subtract 17/10 and 9/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/10 and 9/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -14/5 quickly.