5/9 Minus 6/17, Solve 5/9 - 6/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/9 and 6/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/9 and 6/17?
The given fractions are 5/9 and 6/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/9 and 6/17
5/9 - 6/17
The LCM of 9 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 153
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 153
= 5 x 17 - 6 x 9/153
= 85 - 54/153
= 31/153
Result: 31/153
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/9 and 6/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/9 and 6/17?
To subtract fractions 5/9 and 6/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 17 value i.e 153. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 31/153.
2. What is 5/9 minus 6/17 as a fraction?
5/9 minus 6/17 as a fraction is equal to 31/153.
3. How to subtract 5/9 and 6/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/9 and 6/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 31/153 quickly.