3/17 Minus 16/9, Solve 3/17 - 16/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/17 and 16/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/17 and 16/9?
The given fractions are 3/17 and 16/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/17 and 16/9
3/17 - 16/9
The LCM of 17 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 153
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 153
= 3 x 9 - 16 x 17/153
= 27 - 272/153
= -245/153
Result: -245/153
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/17 and 16/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/17 and 16/9?
To subtract fractions 3/17 and 16/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 9 value i.e 153. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -245/153.
2. What is 3/17 minus 16/9 as a fraction?
3/17 minus 16/9 as a fraction is equal to -245/153.
3. How to subtract 3/17 and 16/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/17 and 16/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -245/153 quickly.