17/16 Minus 4/1, Solve 17/16 - 4/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/16 and 4/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/16 and 4/1?
The given fractions are 17/16 and 4/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/16 and 4/1
17/16 - 4/1
The LCM of 16 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 16
= 17 x 1 - 4 x 16/16
= 17 - 64/16
= -47/16
Result: -47/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/16 and 4/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/16 and 4/1?
To subtract fractions 17/16 and 4/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 1 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -47/16.
2. What is 17/16 minus 4/1 as a fraction?
17/16 minus 4/1 as a fraction is equal to -47/16.
3. How to subtract 17/16 and 4/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/16 and 4/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -47/16 quickly.