5/10 Minus 17/6, Solve 5/10 - 17/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/10 and 17/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/10 and 17/6?
The given fractions are 5/10 and 17/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/10 and 17/6
5/10 - 17/6
The LCM of 10 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
| 2 | 10, 6 |
| 5, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 5 x 3 = 30
= 5 x 3 - 17 x 5/30
= 15 - 85/30
= -70/30
= -7/3
Result: -7/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/10 and 17/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/10 and 17/6?
To subtract fractions 5/10 and 17/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 10 and 6 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/3.
2. What is 5/10 minus 17/6 as a fraction?
5/10 minus 17/6 as a fraction is equal to -7/3.
3. How to subtract 5/10 and 17/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/10 and 17/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/3 quickly.