Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/20 and 15/14 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 15/14?

The given fractions are 17/20 and 15/14

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/20 and 15/14

17/20 - 15/14

The LCM of 20 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 140
2 20, 14
10, 7

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 10 x 7 = 140


= 17 x 7 - 15 x 10/140

= 119 - 150/140

= -31/140

Result: -31/140

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/20 and 15/14

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/20 and 15/14?

To subtract fractions 17/20 and 15/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 14 value i.e 140. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -31/140.

2. What is 17/20 minus 15/14 as a fraction?

17/20 minus 15/14 as a fraction is equal to -31/140.

3. How to subtract 17/20 and 15/14 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/20 and 15/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/140 quickly.