18/14 Minus 17/5, Solve 18/14 - 17/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/14 and 17/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/14 and 17/5?
The given fractions are 18/14 and 17/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/14 and 17/5
18/14 - 17/5
The LCM of 14 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 70
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 70
= 18 x 5 - 17 x 14/70
= 90 - 238/70
= -148/70
= -74/35
Result: -74/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/14 and 17/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/14 and 17/5?
To subtract fractions 18/14 and 17/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 5 value i.e 70. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -74/35.
2. What is 18/14 minus 17/5 as a fraction?
18/14 minus 17/5 as a fraction is equal to -74/35.
3. How to subtract 18/14 and 17/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/14 and 17/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -74/35 quickly.