5/7 Minus 17/14, Solve 5/7 - 17/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/7 and 17/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/7 and 17/14?
The given fractions are 5/7 and 17/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/7 and 17/14
5/7 - 17/14
The LCM of 7 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
| 7 | 7, 14 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 7 x 1 x 2 = 14
= 5 x 2 - 17 x 1/14
= 10 - 17/14
= -7/14
= -1/2
Result: -1/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/7 and 17/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/7 and 17/14?
To subtract fractions 5/7 and 17/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 14 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/2.
2. What is 5/7 minus 17/14 as a fraction?
5/7 minus 17/14 as a fraction is equal to -1/2.
3. How to subtract 5/7 and 17/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/7 and 17/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/2 quickly.