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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/16 and 20/9 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 17/16 and 20/9?

The given fractions are 17/16 and 20/9

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/16 and 20/9

17/16 - 20/9

The LCM of 16 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 144

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 144


= 17 x 9 - 20 x 16/144

= 153 - 320/144

= -167/144

Result: -167/144

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/16 and 20/9

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/16 and 20/9?

To subtract fractions 17/16 and 20/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 9 value i.e 144. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -167/144.

2. What is 17/16 minus 20/9 as a fraction?

17/16 minus 20/9 as a fraction is equal to -167/144.

3. How to subtract 17/16 and 20/9 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/16 and 20/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -167/144 quickly.