17/20 Minus 7/7, Solve 17/20 - 7/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/20 and 7/7 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 7/7?
The given fractions are 17/20 and 7/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/20 and 7/7
17/20 - 7/7
The LCM of 20 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 140
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 140
= 17 x 7 - 7 x 20/140
= 119 - 140/140
= -21/140
= -3/20
Result: -3/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/20 and 7/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/20 and 7/7?
To subtract fractions 17/20 and 7/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 7 value i.e 140. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/20.
2. What is 17/20 minus 7/7 as a fraction?
17/20 minus 7/7 as a fraction is equal to -3/20.
3. How to subtract 17/20 and 7/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/20 and 7/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/20 quickly.