7/4 Minus 17/9, Solve 7/4 - 17/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/4 and 17/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/4 and 17/9?
The given fractions are 7/4 and 17/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/4 and 17/9
7/4 - 17/9
The LCM of 4 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 36
= 7 x 9 - 17 x 4/36
= 63 - 68/36
= -5/36
Result: -5/36
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/4 and 17/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/4 and 17/9?
To subtract fractions 7/4 and 17/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 9 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/36.
2. What is 7/4 minus 17/9 as a fraction?
7/4 minus 17/9 as a fraction is equal to -5/36.
3. How to subtract 7/4 and 17/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/4 and 17/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/36 quickly.