4/11 Minus 17/5, Solve 4/11 - 17/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/11 and 17/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/11 and 17/5?
The given fractions are 4/11 and 17/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/11 and 17/5
4/11 - 17/5
The LCM of 11 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 55
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 55
= 4 x 5 - 17 x 11/55
= 20 - 187/55
= -167/55
Result: -167/55
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/11 and 17/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/11 and 17/5?
To subtract fractions 4/11 and 17/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 11 and 5 value i.e 55. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -167/55.
2. What is 4/11 minus 17/5 as a fraction?
4/11 minus 17/5 as a fraction is equal to -167/55.
3. How to subtract 4/11 and 17/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/11 and 17/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -167/55 quickly.