17/5 Minus 5/2, Solve 17/5 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/5 and 5/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/5 and 5/2?
The given fractions are 17/5 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/5 and 5/2
17/5 - 5/2
The LCM of 5 and 2 (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 2 - 5 x 5/10
= 34 - 25/10
= 9/10
Result: 9/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/5 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/5 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 17/5 and 5/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 2 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 9/10.
2. What is 17/5 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
17/5 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to 9/10.
3. How to subtract 17/5 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/5 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 9/10 quickly.