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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/11 and 16/2 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 17/11 and 16/2?

The given fractions are 17/11 and 16/2

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/11 and 16/2

17/11 - 16/2

The LCM of 11 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 22

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 22


= 17 x 2 - 16 x 11/22

= 34 - 176/22

= -142/22

= -71/11

Result: -71/11

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/11 and 16/2

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/11 and 16/2?

To subtract fractions 17/11 and 16/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 11 and 2 value i.e 22. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -71/11.

2. What is 17/11 minus 16/2 as a fraction?

17/11 minus 16/2 as a fraction is equal to -71/11.

3. How to subtract 17/11 and 16/2 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/11 and 16/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -71/11 quickly.