17/1 Minus 20/7, Solve 17/1 - 20/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/1 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 17/1 and 20/7?
The given fractions are 17/1 and 20/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/1 and 20/7
17/1 - 20/7
The LCM of 1 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 7
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 7
= 17 x 7 - 20 x 1/7
= 119 - 20/7
= 99/7
Result: 99/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/1 and 20/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/1 and 20/7?
To subtract fractions 17/1 and 20/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 7 value i.e 7. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 99/7.
2. What is 17/1 minus 20/7 as a fraction?
17/1 minus 20/7 as a fraction is equal to 99/7.
3. How to subtract 17/1 and 20/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/1 and 20/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 99/7 quickly.