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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/2 and 2/6 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 2/6?

The given fractions are 17/2 and 2/6

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/2 and 2/6

17/2 - 2/6

The LCM of 2 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
2 2, 6
1, 3

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 3 = 6


= 17 x 3 - 2 x 1/6

= 51 - 2/6

= 49/6

Result: 49/6

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/2 and 2/6

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/2 and 2/6?

To subtract fractions 17/2 and 2/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 6 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 49/6.

2. What is 17/2 minus 2/6 as a fraction?

17/2 minus 2/6 as a fraction is equal to 49/6.

3. How to subtract 17/2 and 2/6 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/2 and 2/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 49/6 quickly.