17/2 Minus 1/10, Solve 17/2 - 1/10 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/2 and 1/10 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/2 and 1/10?
The given fractions are 17/2 and 1/10
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/2 and 1/10
17/2 - 1/10
The LCM of 2 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
| 2 | 2, 10 |
| 1, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 5 = 10
= 17 x 5 - 1 x 1/10
= 85 - 1/10
= 84/10
= 42/5
Result: 42/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/2 and 1/10
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/2 and 1/10?
To subtract fractions 17/2 and 1/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 10 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 42/5.
2. What is 17/2 minus 1/10 as a fraction?
17/2 minus 1/10 as a fraction is equal to 42/5.
3. How to subtract 17/2 and 1/10 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/2 and 1/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 42/5 quickly.