17/18 Minus 5/3, Solve 17/18 - 5/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/18 and 5/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/18 and 5/3?
The given fractions are 17/18 and 5/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/18 and 5/3
17/18 - 5/3
The LCM of 18 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 3 | 18, 3 |
| 6, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 6 x 1 = 18
= 17 x 1 - 5 x 6/18
= 17 - 30/18
= -13/18
Result: -13/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/18 and 5/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/18 and 5/3?
To subtract fractions 17/18 and 5/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 3 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/18.
2. What is 17/18 minus 5/3 as a fraction?
17/18 minus 5/3 as a fraction is equal to -13/18.
3. How to subtract 17/18 and 5/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/18 and 5/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/18 quickly.