Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/3 and 3/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




=

How do you Subtract Fractions 5/3 and 3/17?

The given fractions are 5/3 and 3/17

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/3 and 3/17

5/3 - 3/17

The LCM of 3 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 51

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 51


= 5 x 17 - 3 x 3/51

= 85 - 9/51

= 76/51

Result: 76/51

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/3 and 3/17

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/3 and 3/17?

To subtract fractions 5/3 and 3/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 17 value i.e 51. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 76/51.

2. What is 5/3 minus 3/17 as a fraction?

5/3 minus 3/17 as a fraction is equal to 76/51.

3. How to subtract 5/3 and 3/17 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/3 and 3/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 76/51 quickly.