Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/5 and 7/7 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 17/5 and 7/7?

The given fractions are 17/5 and 7/7

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/5 and 7/7

17/5 - 7/7

The LCM of 5 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 35

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 35


= 17 x 7 - 7 x 5/35

= 119 - 35/35

= 84/35

= 12/5

Result: 12/5

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/5 and 7/7

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/5 and 7/7?

To subtract fractions 17/5 and 7/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 7 value i.e 35. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 12/5.

2. What is 17/5 minus 7/7 as a fraction?

17/5 minus 7/7 as a fraction is equal to 12/5.

3. How to subtract 17/5 and 7/7 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/5 and 7/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 12/5 quickly.