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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/4 and 18/17 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 14/4 and 18/17?

The given fractions are 14/4 and 18/17

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/4 and 18/17

14/4 - 18/17

The LCM of 4 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 68

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 68


= 14 x 17 - 18 x 4/68

= 238 - 72/68

= 166/68

= 83/34

Result: 83/34

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/4 and 18/17

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/4 and 18/17?

To subtract fractions 14/4 and 18/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 17 value i.e 68. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 83/34.

2. What is 14/4 minus 18/17 as a fraction?

14/4 minus 18/17 as a fraction is equal to 83/34.

3. How to subtract 14/4 and 18/17 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 14/4 and 18/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 83/34 quickly.