17/16 Minus 6/2, Solve 17/16 - 6/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/16 and 6/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/16 and 6/2?
The given fractions are 17/16 and 6/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/16 and 6/2
17/16 - 6/2
The LCM of 16 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 16, 2 |
| 8, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 8 x 1 = 16
= 17 x 1 - 6 x 8/16
= 17 - 48/16
= -31/16
Result: -31/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/16 and 6/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/16 and 6/2?
To subtract fractions 17/16 and 6/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 2 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -31/16.
2. What is 17/16 minus 6/2 as a fraction?
17/16 minus 6/2 as a fraction is equal to -31/16.
3. How to subtract 17/16 and 6/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/16 and 6/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/16 quickly.