2/9 Minus 14/17, Solve 2/9 - 14/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/9 and 14/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/9 and 14/17?
The given fractions are 2/9 and 14/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/9 and 14/17
2/9 - 14/17
The LCM of 9 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 153
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 153
= 2 x 17 - 14 x 9/153
= 34 - 126/153
= -92/153
Result: -92/153
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/9 and 14/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/9 and 14/17?
To subtract fractions 2/9 and 14/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 17 value i.e 153. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -92/153.
2. What is 2/9 minus 14/17 as a fraction?
2/9 minus 14/17 as a fraction is equal to -92/153.
3. How to subtract 2/9 and 14/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/9 and 14/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -92/153 quickly.