17/14 Minus 1/7, Solve 17/14 - 1/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/14 and 1/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/14 and 1/7?
The given fractions are 17/14 and 1/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/14 and 1/7
17/14 - 1/7
The LCM of 14 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
| 7 | 14, 7 |
| 2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 7 x 2 x 1 = 14
= 17 x 1 - 1 x 2/14
= 17 - 2/14
= 15/14
Result: 15/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/14 and 1/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/14 and 1/7?
To subtract fractions 17/14 and 1/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 7 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 15/14.
2. What is 17/14 minus 1/7 as a fraction?
17/14 minus 1/7 as a fraction is equal to 15/14.
3. How to subtract 17/14 and 1/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/14 and 1/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 15/14 quickly.