Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/2 and 16/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 17/2 and 16/5?

The given fractions are 17/2 and 16/5

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/2 and 16/5

17/2 - 16/5

The LCM of 2 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 10

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 10


= 17 x 5 - 16 x 2/10

= 85 - 32/10

= 53/10

Result: 53/10

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/2 and 16/5

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/2 and 16/5?

To subtract fractions 17/2 and 16/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 5 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 53/10.

2. What is 17/2 minus 16/5 as a fraction?

17/2 minus 16/5 as a fraction is equal to 53/10.

3. How to subtract 17/2 and 16/5 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/2 and 16/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 53/10 quickly.