Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/5 and 14/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 7/5 and 14/17?

The given fractions are 7/5 and 14/17

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/5 and 14/17

7/5 - 14/17

The LCM of 5 and 17 (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 17 - 14 x 5/85

= 119 - 70/85

= 49/85

Result: 49/85

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/5 and 14/17

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/5 and 14/17?

To subtract fractions 7/5 and 14/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 17 value i.e 85. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 49/85.

2. What is 7/5 minus 14/17 as a fraction?

7/5 minus 14/17 as a fraction is equal to 49/85.

3. How to subtract 7/5 and 14/17 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 7/5 and 14/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 49/85 quickly.