2/2 Minus 5/17, Solve 2/2 - 5/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/2 and 5/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/2 and 5/17?
The given fractions are 2/2 and 5/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/2 and 5/17
2/2 - 5/17
The LCM of 2 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 34
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 34
= 2 x 17 - 5 x 2/34
= 34 - 10/34
= 24/34
= 12/17
Result: 12/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/2 and 5/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/2 and 5/17?
To subtract fractions 2/2 and 5/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 17 value i.e 34. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 12/17.
2. What is 2/2 minus 5/17 as a fraction?
2/2 minus 5/17 as a fraction is equal to 12/17.
3. How to subtract 2/2 and 5/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/2 and 5/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 12/17 quickly.