17/15 Minus 5/4, Solve 17/15 - 5/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/15 and 5/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/15 and 5/4?
The given fractions are 17/15 and 5/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/15 and 5/4
17/15 - 5/4
The LCM of 15 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 17 x 4 - 5 x 15/60
= 68 - 75/60
= -7/60
Result: -7/60
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/15 and 5/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/15 and 5/4?
To subtract fractions 17/15 and 5/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 4 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/60.
2. What is 17/15 minus 5/4 as a fraction?
17/15 minus 5/4 as a fraction is equal to -7/60.
3. How to subtract 17/15 and 5/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/15 and 5/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/60 quickly.