6/17 Minus 9/7, Solve 6/17 - 9/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/17 and 9/7 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 9/7?
The given fractions are 6/17 and 9/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/17 and 9/7
6/17 - 9/7
The LCM of 17 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 119
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 119
= 6 x 7 - 9 x 17/119
= 42 - 153/119
= -111/119
Result: -111/119
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/17 and 9/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/17 and 9/7?
To subtract fractions 6/17 and 9/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 7 value i.e 119. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -111/119.
2. What is 6/17 minus 9/7 as a fraction?
6/17 minus 9/7 as a fraction is equal to -111/119.
3. How to subtract 6/17 and 9/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/17 and 9/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -111/119 quickly.