17/3 Minus 1/6, Solve 17/3 - 1/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/3 and 1/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/3 and 1/6?
The given fractions are 17/3 and 1/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/3 and 1/6
17/3 - 1/6
The LCM of 3 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
| 3 | 3, 6 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 1 x 2 = 6
= 17 x 2 - 1 x 1/6
= 34 - 1/6
= 33/6
= 11/2
Result: 11/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/3 and 1/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/3 and 1/6?
To subtract fractions 17/3 and 1/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 6 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 11/2.
2. What is 17/3 minus 1/6 as a fraction?
17/3 minus 1/6 as a fraction is equal to 11/2.
3. How to subtract 17/3 and 1/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/3 and 1/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 11/2 quickly.