7/14 Minus 17/3, Solve 7/14 - 17/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/14 and 17/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/14 and 17/3?
The given fractions are 7/14 and 17/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/14 and 17/3
7/14 - 17/3
The LCM of 14 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 42
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 42
= 7 x 3 - 17 x 14/42
= 21 - 238/42
= -217/42
= -31/6
Result: -31/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/14 and 17/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/14 and 17/3?
To subtract fractions 7/14 and 17/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 3 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -31/6.
2. What is 7/14 minus 17/3 as a fraction?
7/14 minus 17/3 as a fraction is equal to -31/6.
3. How to subtract 7/14 and 17/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/14 and 17/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/6 quickly.