Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/11 and 20/4 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 20/4?

The given fractions are 17/11 and 20/4

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/11 and 20/4

17/11 - 20/4

The LCM of 11 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 44

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 44


= 17 x 4 - 20 x 11/44

= 68 - 220/44

= -152/44

= -38/11

Result: -38/11

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/11 and 20/4

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/11 and 20/4?

To subtract fractions 17/11 and 20/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 11 and 4 value i.e 44. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -38/11.

2. What is 17/11 minus 20/4 as a fraction?

17/11 minus 20/4 as a fraction is equal to -38/11.

3. How to subtract 17/11 and 20/4 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/11 and 20/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -38/11 quickly.