13/5 Minus 17/4, Solve 13/5 - 17/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 13/5 and 17/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 13/5 and 17/4?
The given fractions are 13/5 and 17/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 13/5 and 17/4
13/5 - 17/4
The LCM of 5 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 20
= 13 x 4 - 17 x 5/20
= 52 - 85/20
= -33/20
Result: -33/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 13/5 and 17/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 13/5 and 17/4?
To subtract fractions 13/5 and 17/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 4 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -33/20.
2. What is 13/5 minus 17/4 as a fraction?
13/5 minus 17/4 as a fraction is equal to -33/20.
3. How to subtract 13/5 and 17/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 13/5 and 17/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -33/20 quickly.