Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/5 and 10/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 5/5 and 10/17?

The given fractions are 5/5 and 10/17

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/5 and 10/17

5/5 - 10/17

The LCM of 5 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 85

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 85


= 5 x 17 - 10 x 5/85

= 85 - 50/85

= 35/85

= 7/17

Result: 7/17

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/5 and 10/17

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/5 and 10/17?

To subtract fractions 5/5 and 10/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 17 value i.e 85. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/17.

2. What is 5/5 minus 10/17 as a fraction?

5/5 minus 10/17 as a fraction is equal to 7/17.

3. How to subtract 5/5 and 10/17 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/5 and 10/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/17 quickly.