5/17 Minus 15/2, Solve 5/17 - 15/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/17 and 15/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/17 and 15/2?
The given fractions are 5/17 and 15/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/17 and 15/2
5/17 - 15/2
The LCM of 17 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 34
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 34
= 5 x 2 - 15 x 17/34
= 10 - 255/34
= -245/34
Result: -245/34
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/17 and 15/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/17 and 15/2?
To subtract fractions 5/17 and 15/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 2 value i.e 34. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -245/34.
2. What is 5/17 minus 15/2 as a fraction?
5/17 minus 15/2 as a fraction is equal to -245/34.
3. How to subtract 5/17 and 15/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/17 and 15/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -245/34 quickly.