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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/18 and 1/3 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 17/18 and 1/3?

The given fractions are 17/18 and 1/3

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/18 and 1/3

17/18 - 1/3

The LCM of 18 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
3 18, 3
6, 1

So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 6 x 1 = 18


= 17 x 1 - 1 x 6/18

= 17 - 6/18

= 11/18

Result: 11/18

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/18 and 1/3

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/18 and 1/3?

To subtract fractions 17/18 and 1/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 3 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 11/18.

2. What is 17/18 minus 1/3 as a fraction?

17/18 minus 1/3 as a fraction is equal to 11/18.

3. How to subtract 17/18 and 1/3 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/18 and 1/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 11/18 quickly.