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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/14 and 9/6 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 17/14 and 9/6?

The given fractions are 17/14 and 9/6

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/14 and 9/6

17/14 - 9/6

The LCM of 14 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 42
2 14, 6
7, 3

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 3 = 42


= 17 x 3 - 9 x 7/42

= 51 - 63/42

= -12/42

= -2/7

Result: -2/7

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/14 and 9/6

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/14 and 9/6?

To subtract fractions 17/14 and 9/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 6 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/7.

2. What is 17/14 minus 9/6 as a fraction?

17/14 minus 9/6 as a fraction is equal to -2/7.

3. How to subtract 17/14 and 9/6 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/14 and 9/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/7 quickly.