17/3 Minus 20/16, Solve 17/3 - 20/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/3 and 20/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/3 and 20/16?
The given fractions are 17/3 and 20/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/3 and 20/16
17/3 - 20/16
The LCM of 3 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 48
= 17 x 16 - 20 x 3/48
= 272 - 60/48
= 212/48
= 53/12
Result: 53/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/3 and 20/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/3 and 20/16?
To subtract fractions 17/3 and 20/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 16 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 53/12.
2. What is 17/3 minus 20/16 as a fraction?
17/3 minus 20/16 as a fraction is equal to 53/12.
3. How to subtract 17/3 and 20/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/3 and 20/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 53/12 quickly.