Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/2 and 20/19 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 20/19?

The given fractions are 17/2 and 20/19

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/2 and 20/19

17/2 - 20/19

The LCM of 2 and 19 (denominators of the fractions) is 38

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 38


= 17 x 19 - 20 x 2/38

= 323 - 40/38

= 283/38

Result: 283/38

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/2 and 20/19

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/2 and 20/19?

To subtract fractions 17/2 and 20/19 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 19 value i.e 38. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 283/38.

2. What is 17/2 minus 20/19 as a fraction?

17/2 minus 20/19 as a fraction is equal to 283/38.

3. How to subtract 17/2 and 20/19 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/2 and 20/19 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 283/38 quickly.