18/17 Minus 5/3, Solve 18/17 - 5/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/17 and 5/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/17 and 5/3?
The given fractions are 18/17 and 5/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/17 and 5/3
18/17 - 5/3
The LCM of 17 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 51
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 51
= 18 x 3 - 5 x 17/51
= 54 - 85/51
= -31/51
Result: -31/51
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/17 and 5/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/17 and 5/3?
To subtract fractions 18/17 and 5/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 3 value i.e 51. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -31/51.
2. What is 18/17 minus 5/3 as a fraction?
18/17 minus 5/3 as a fraction is equal to -31/51.
3. How to subtract 18/17 and 5/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/17 and 5/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/51 quickly.