2/5 Minus 18/17, Solve 2/5 - 18/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/5 and 18/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/5 and 18/17?
The given fractions are 2/5 and 18/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/5 and 18/17
2/5 - 18/17
The LCM of 5 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 85
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 85
= 2 x 17 - 18 x 5/85
= 34 - 90/85
= -56/85
Result: -56/85
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/5 and 18/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/5 and 18/17?
To subtract fractions 2/5 and 18/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 17 value i.e 85. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -56/85.
2. What is 2/5 minus 18/17 as a fraction?
2/5 minus 18/17 as a fraction is equal to -56/85.
3. How to subtract 2/5 and 18/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/5 and 18/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -56/85 quickly.