5/17 Minus 16/6, Solve 5/17 - 16/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/17 and 16/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/17 and 16/6?
The given fractions are 5/17 and 16/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/17 and 16/6
5/17 - 16/6
The LCM of 17 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 102
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 102
= 5 x 6 - 16 x 17/102
= 30 - 272/102
= -242/102
= -121/51
Result: -121/51
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/17 and 16/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/17 and 16/6?
To subtract fractions 5/17 and 16/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 6 value i.e 102. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -121/51.
2. What is 5/17 minus 16/6 as a fraction?
5/17 minus 16/6 as a fraction is equal to -121/51.
3. How to subtract 5/17 and 16/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/17 and 16/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -121/51 quickly.