Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/6 and 2/6 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 17/6 and 2/6?

The given fractions are 17/6 and 2/6

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/6 and 2/6

17/6 - 2/6

If the L.C.M of the denominators of the both fractions 17/6 and 2/6 are same, the numerators are subtracted directly taking the similar integer as the denominator

= 17 - 2/6

= 15/6

= 5/2

Result: 5/2

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/6 and 2/6

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/6 and 2/6?

To subtract fractions 17/6 and 2/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 6 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 5/2.

2. What is 17/6 minus 2/6 as a fraction?

17/6 minus 2/6 as a fraction is equal to 5/2.

3. How to subtract 17/6 and 2/6 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/6 and 2/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 5/2 quickly.