Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/2 and 16/2 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 16/2?

The given fractions are 17/2 and 16/2

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/2 and 16/2

17/2 - 16/2

If the L.C.M of the denominators of the both fractions 17/2 and 16/2 are same, the numerators are subtracted directly taking the similar integer as the denominator

= 17 - 16/2

= 1/2

Result: 1/2

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/2 and 16/2

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/2 and 16/2?

To subtract fractions 17/2 and 16/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 2 value i.e 2. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/2.

2. What is 17/2 minus 16/2 as a fraction?

17/2 minus 16/2 as a fraction is equal to 1/2.

3. How to subtract 17/2 and 16/2 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/2 and 16/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/2 quickly.