5/18 Minus 17/5, Solve 5/18 - 17/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/18 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 5/18 and 17/5?
The given fractions are 5/18 and 17/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/18 and 17/5
5/18 - 17/5
The LCM of 18 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 90
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 90
= 5 x 5 - 17 x 18/90
= 25 - 306/90
= -281/90
Result: -281/90
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/18 and 17/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/18 and 17/5?
To subtract fractions 5/18 and 17/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 5 value i.e 90. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -281/90.
2. What is 5/18 minus 17/5 as a fraction?
5/18 minus 17/5 as a fraction is equal to -281/90.
3. How to subtract 5/18 and 17/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/18 and 17/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -281/90 quickly.