3/5 Minus 17/2, Solve 3/5 - 17/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/5 and 17/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/5 and 17/2?
The given fractions are 3/5 and 17/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/5 and 17/2
3/5 - 17/2
The LCM of 5 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 10
= 3 x 2 - 17 x 5/10
= 6 - 85/10
= -79/10
Result: -79/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/5 and 17/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/5 and 17/2?
To subtract fractions 3/5 and 17/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 2 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -79/10.
2. What is 3/5 minus 17/2 as a fraction?
3/5 minus 17/2 as a fraction is equal to -79/10.
3. How to subtract 3/5 and 17/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/5 and 17/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -79/10 quickly.