2/14 Minus 17/18, Solve 2/14 - 17/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/14 and 17/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/14 and 17/18?
The given fractions are 2/14 and 17/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/14 and 17/18
2/14 - 17/18
The LCM of 14 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 126
| 2 | 14, 18 |
| 7, 9 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 9 = 126
= 2 x 9 - 17 x 7/126
= 18 - 119/126
= -101/126
Result: -101/126
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/14 and 17/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/14 and 17/18?
To subtract fractions 2/14 and 17/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 18 value i.e 126. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -101/126.
2. What is 2/14 minus 17/18 as a fraction?
2/14 minus 17/18 as a fraction is equal to -101/126.
3. How to subtract 2/14 and 17/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/14 and 17/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -101/126 quickly.