17/2 Minus 5/9, Solve 17/2 - 5/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/2 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 17/2 and 5/9?
The given fractions are 17/2 and 5/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/2 and 5/9
17/2 - 5/9
The LCM of 2 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 18
= 17 x 9 - 5 x 2/18
= 153 - 10/18
= 143/18
Result: 143/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/2 and 5/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/2 and 5/9?
To subtract fractions 17/2 and 5/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 9 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 143/18.
2. What is 17/2 minus 5/9 as a fraction?
17/2 minus 5/9 as a fraction is equal to 143/18.
3. How to subtract 17/2 and 5/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/2 and 5/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 143/18 quickly.