17/20 Minus 5/9, Solve 17/20 - 5/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/20 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 17/20 and 5/9?
The given fractions are 17/20 and 5/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/20 and 5/9
17/20 - 5/9
The LCM of 20 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 180
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 180
= 17 x 9 - 5 x 20/180
= 153 - 100/180
= 53/180
Result: 53/180
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/20 and 5/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/20 and 5/9?
To subtract fractions 17/20 and 5/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 9 value i.e 180. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 53/180.
2. What is 17/20 minus 5/9 as a fraction?
17/20 minus 5/9 as a fraction is equal to 53/180.
3. How to subtract 17/20 and 5/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/20 and 5/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 53/180 quickly.