9/6 Minus 17/2, Solve 9/6 - 17/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/6 and 17/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 9/6 and 17/2?
The given fractions are 9/6 and 17/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/6 and 17/2
9/6 - 17/2
The LCM of 6 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
| 2 | 6, 2 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 1 = 6
= 9 x 1 - 17 x 3/6
= 9 - 51/6
= -42/6
= -7/1
Result: -7/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/6 and 17/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/6 and 17/2?
To subtract fractions 9/6 and 17/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 2 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/1.
2. What is 9/6 minus 17/2 as a fraction?
9/6 minus 17/2 as a fraction is equal to -7/1.
3. How to subtract 9/6 and 17/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 9/6 and 17/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/1 quickly.