17/20 Minus 14/16, Solve 17/20 - 14/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/20 and 14/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/20 and 14/16?
The given fractions are 17/20 and 14/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/20 and 14/16
17/20 - 14/16
The LCM of 20 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 80
| 2 | 20, 16 |
| 2 | 10, 8 |
| 5, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 5 x 4 = 80
= 17 x 4 - 14 x 5/80
= 68 - 70/80
= -2/80
= -1/40
Result: -1/40
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/20 and 14/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/20 and 14/16?
To subtract fractions 17/20 and 14/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 16 value i.e 80. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/40.
2. What is 17/20 minus 14/16 as a fraction?
17/20 minus 14/16 as a fraction is equal to -1/40.
3. How to subtract 17/20 and 14/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/20 and 14/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/40 quickly.