17/15 Minus 5/9, Solve 17/15 - 5/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/15 and 5/9 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 5/9?
The given fractions are 17/15 and 5/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/15 and 5/9
17/15 - 5/9
The LCM of 15 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
| 3 | 15, 9 |
| 5, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 5 x 3 = 45
= 17 x 3 - 5 x 5/45
= 51 - 25/45
= 26/45
Result: 26/45
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/15 and 5/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/15 and 5/9?
To subtract fractions 17/15 and 5/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 9 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 26/45.
2. What is 17/15 minus 5/9 as a fraction?
17/15 minus 5/9 as a fraction is equal to 26/45.
3. How to subtract 17/15 and 5/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/15 and 5/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 26/45 quickly.