17/2 Minus 15/20, Solve 17/2 - 15/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/2 and 15/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/2 and 15/20?
The given fractions are 17/2 and 15/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/2 and 15/20
17/2 - 15/20
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 - 15 x 1/20
= 170 - 15/20
= 155/20
= 31/4
Result: 31/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/2 and 15/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/2 and 15/20?
To subtract fractions 17/2 and 15/20 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 31/4.
2. What is 17/2 minus 15/20 as a fraction?
17/2 minus 15/20 as a fraction is equal to 31/4.
3. How to subtract 17/2 and 15/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/2 and 15/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 31/4 quickly.