7/17 Minus 3/9, Solve 7/17 - 3/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/17 and 3/9 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 3/9?
The given fractions are 7/17 and 3/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/17 and 3/9
7/17 - 3/9
The LCM of 17 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 153
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 153
= 7 x 9 - 3 x 17/153
= 63 - 51/153
= 12/153
= 4/51
Result: 4/51
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/17 and 3/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/17 and 3/9?
To subtract fractions 7/17 and 3/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 9 value i.e 153. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 4/51.
2. What is 7/17 minus 3/9 as a fraction?
7/17 minus 3/9 as a fraction is equal to 4/51.
3. How to subtract 7/17 and 3/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/17 and 3/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/51 quickly.