Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/20 and 13/6 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 17/20 and 13/6?

The given fractions are 17/20 and 13/6

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/20 and 13/6

17/20 - 13/6

The LCM of 20 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
2 20, 6
10, 3

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 10 x 3 = 60


= 17 x 3 - 13 x 10/60

= 51 - 130/60

= -79/60

Result: -79/60

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/20 and 13/6

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/20 and 13/6?

To subtract fractions 17/20 and 13/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 6 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -79/60.

2. What is 17/20 minus 13/6 as a fraction?

17/20 minus 13/6 as a fraction is equal to -79/60.

3. How to subtract 17/20 and 13/6 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/20 and 13/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -79/60 quickly.