Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/2 and 14/20 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 17/2 and 14/20?

The given fractions are 17/2 and 14/20

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/2 and 14/20

17/2 - 14/20

The LCM of 2 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
2 2, 20
1, 10

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 10 = 20


= 17 x 10 - 14 x 1/20

= 170 - 14/20

= 156/20

= 39/5

Result: 39/5

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/2 and 14/20

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/2 and 14/20?

To subtract fractions 17/2 and 14/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 39/5.

2. What is 17/2 minus 14/20 as a fraction?

17/2 minus 14/20 as a fraction is equal to 39/5.

3. How to subtract 17/2 and 14/20 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/2 and 14/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 39/5 quickly.