Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/17 and 20/3 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 17/17 and 20/3?

The given fractions are 17/17 and 20/3

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/17 and 20/3

17/17 - 20/3

The LCM of 17 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 51

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 51


= 17 x 3 - 20 x 17/51

= 51 - 340/51

= -289/51

= -17/3

Result: -17/3

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/17 and 20/3

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/17 and 20/3?

To subtract fractions 17/17 and 20/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 3 value i.e 51. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -17/3.

2. What is 17/17 minus 20/3 as a fraction?

17/17 minus 20/3 as a fraction is equal to -17/3.

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

You have to give these numbers 17/17 and 20/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -17/3 quickly.