5/4 Minus 17/10, Solve 5/4 - 17/10 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/4 and 17/10 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/4 and 17/10?
The given fractions are 5/4 and 17/10
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/4 and 17/10
5/4 - 17/10
The LCM of 4 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 2 | 4, 10 |
| 2, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 5 = 20
= 5 x 5 - 17 x 2/20
= 25 - 34/20
= -9/20
Result: -9/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/4 and 17/10
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/4 and 17/10?
To subtract fractions 5/4 and 17/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 10 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -9/20.
2. What is 5/4 minus 17/10 as a fraction?
5/4 minus 17/10 as a fraction is equal to -9/20.
3. How to subtract 5/4 and 17/10 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/4 and 17/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -9/20 quickly.