4/5 Minus 17/14, Solve 4/5 - 17/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/5 and 17/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/5 and 17/14?
The given fractions are 4/5 and 17/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/5 and 17/14
4/5 - 17/14
The LCM of 5 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 70
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 70
= 4 x 14 - 17 x 5/70
= 56 - 85/70
= -29/70
Result: -29/70
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/5 and 17/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/5 and 17/14?
To subtract fractions 4/5 and 17/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 14 value i.e 70. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -29/70.
2. What is 4/5 minus 17/14 as a fraction?
4/5 minus 17/14 as a fraction is equal to -29/70.
3. How to subtract 4/5 and 17/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/5 and 17/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -29/70 quickly.