17/6 Minus 15/5, Solve 17/6 - 15/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/6 and 15/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/6 and 15/5?
The given fractions are 17/6 and 15/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/6 and 15/5
17/6 - 15/5
The LCM of 6 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 30
= 17 x 5 - 15 x 6/30
= 85 - 90/30
= -5/30
= -1/6
Result: -1/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/6 and 15/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/6 and 15/5?
To subtract fractions 17/6 and 15/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 5 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/6.
2. What is 17/6 minus 15/5 as a fraction?
17/6 minus 15/5 as a fraction is equal to -1/6.
3. How to subtract 17/6 and 15/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/6 and 15/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/6 quickly.