5/6 Minus 17/15, Solve 5/6 - 17/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/6 and 17/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/6 and 17/15?
The given fractions are 5/6 and 17/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/6 and 17/15
5/6 - 17/15
The LCM of 6 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
| 3 | 6, 15 |
| 2, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 2 x 5 = 30
= 5 x 5 - 17 x 2/30
= 25 - 34/30
= -9/30
= -3/10
Result: -3/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/6 and 17/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/6 and 17/15?
To subtract fractions 5/6 and 17/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 15 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/10.
2. What is 5/6 minus 17/15 as a fraction?
5/6 minus 17/15 as a fraction is equal to -3/10.
3. How to subtract 5/6 and 17/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/6 and 17/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/10 quickly.