17/7 Minus 16/2, Solve 17/7 - 16/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/7 and 16/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/7 and 16/2?
The given fractions are 17/7 and 16/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/7 and 16/2
17/7 - 16/2
The LCM of 7 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 14
= 17 x 2 - 16 x 7/14
= 34 - 112/14
= -78/14
= -39/7
Result: -39/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/7 and 16/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/7 and 16/2?
To subtract fractions 17/7 and 16/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 2 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -39/7.
2. What is 17/7 minus 16/2 as a fraction?
17/7 minus 16/2 as a fraction is equal to -39/7.
3. How to subtract 17/7 and 16/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/7 and 16/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -39/7 quickly.