1/17 Minus 20/7, Solve 1/17 - 20/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/17 and 20/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/17 and 20/7?
The given fractions are 1/17 and 20/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/17 and 20/7
1/17 - 20/7
The LCM of 17 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 119
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 119
= 1 x 7 - 20 x 17/119
= 7 - 340/119
= -333/119
Result: -333/119
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/17 and 20/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/17 and 20/7?
To subtract fractions 1/17 and 20/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 7 value i.e 119. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -333/119.
2. What is 1/17 minus 20/7 as a fraction?
1/17 minus 20/7 as a fraction is equal to -333/119.
3. How to subtract 1/17 and 20/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/17 and 20/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -333/119 quickly.