7/17 Minus 15/5, Solve 7/17 - 15/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/17 and 15/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/17 and 15/5?
The given fractions are 7/17 and 15/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/17 and 15/5
7/17 - 15/5
The LCM of 17 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 85
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 85
= 7 x 5 - 15 x 17/85
= 35 - 255/85
= -220/85
= -44/17
Result: -44/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/17 and 15/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/17 and 15/5?
To subtract fractions 7/17 and 15/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 5 value i.e 85. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -44/17.
2. What is 7/17 minus 15/5 as a fraction?
7/17 minus 15/5 as a fraction is equal to -44/17.
3. How to subtract 7/17 and 15/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/17 and 15/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -44/17 quickly.