Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/19 and 17/3 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 16/19 and 17/3?

The given fractions are 16/19 and 17/3

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/19 and 17/3

16/19 - 17/3

The LCM of 19 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 57

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 57


= 16 x 3 - 17 x 19/57

= 48 - 323/57

= -275/57

Result: -275/57

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/19 and 17/3

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/19 and 17/3?

To subtract fractions 16/19 and 17/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 19 and 3 value i.e 57. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -275/57.

2. What is 16/19 minus 17/3 as a fraction?

16/19 minus 17/3 as a fraction is equal to -275/57.

3. How to subtract 16/19 and 17/3 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 16/19 and 17/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -275/57 quickly.