5/9 Minus 17/13, Solve 5/9 - 17/13 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/9 and 17/13 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/9 and 17/13?
The given fractions are 5/9 and 17/13
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/9 and 17/13
5/9 - 17/13
The LCM of 9 and 13 (denominators of the fractions) is 117
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 117
= 5 x 13 - 17 x 9/117
= 65 - 153/117
= -88/117
Result: -88/117
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/9 and 17/13
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/9 and 17/13?
To subtract fractions 5/9 and 17/13 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 13 value i.e 117. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -88/117.
2. What is 5/9 minus 17/13 as a fraction?
5/9 minus 17/13 as a fraction is equal to -88/117.
3. How to subtract 5/9 and 17/13 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/9 and 17/13 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -88/117 quickly.