6/17 Minus 14/15, Solve 6/17 - 14/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/17 and 14/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/17 and 14/15?
The given fractions are 6/17 and 14/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/17 and 14/15
6/17 - 14/15
The LCM of 17 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 255
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 255
= 6 x 15 - 14 x 17/255
= 90 - 238/255
= -148/255
Result: -148/255
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/17 and 14/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/17 and 14/15?
To subtract fractions 6/17 and 14/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 15 value i.e 255. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -148/255.
2. What is 6/17 minus 14/15 as a fraction?
6/17 minus 14/15 as a fraction is equal to -148/255.
3. How to subtract 6/17 and 14/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/17 and 14/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -148/255 quickly.