5/7 Minus 17/17, Solve 5/7 - 17/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/7 and 17/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/7 and 17/17?
The given fractions are 5/7 and 17/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/7 and 17/17
5/7 - 17/17
The LCM of 7 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 119
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 119
= 5 x 17 - 17 x 7/119
= 85 - 119/119
= -34/119
= -2/7
Result: -2/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/7 and 17/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/7 and 17/17?
To subtract fractions 5/7 and 17/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 17 value i.e 119. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/7.
2. What is 5/7 minus 17/17 as a fraction?
5/7 minus 17/17 as a fraction is equal to -2/7.
3. How to subtract 5/7 and 17/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/7 and 17/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/7 quickly.