14/16 Minus 17/3, Solve 14/16 - 17/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/16 and 17/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/16 and 17/3?
The given fractions are 14/16 and 17/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/16 and 17/3
14/16 - 17/3
The LCM of 16 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 48
= 14 x 3 - 17 x 16/48
= 42 - 272/48
= -230/48
= -115/24
Result: -115/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/16 and 17/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/16 and 17/3?
To subtract fractions 14/16 and 17/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 3 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -115/24.
2. What is 14/16 minus 17/3 as a fraction?
14/16 minus 17/3 as a fraction is equal to -115/24.
3. How to subtract 14/16 and 17/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/16 and 17/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -115/24 quickly.