6/7 Minus 16/17, Solve 6/7 - 16/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/7 and 16/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/7 and 16/17?
The given fractions are 6/7 and 16/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/7 and 16/17
6/7 - 16/17
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
= 6 x 17 - 16 x 7/119
= 102 - 112/119
= -10/119
Result: -10/119
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/7 and 16/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/7 and 16/17?
To subtract fractions 6/7 and 16/17 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 -10/119.
2. What is 6/7 minus 16/17 as a fraction?
6/7 minus 16/17 as a fraction is equal to -10/119.
3. How to subtract 6/7 and 16/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/7 and 16/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -10/119 quickly.