17/4 Minus 18/6, Solve 17/4 - 18/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/4 and 18/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/4 and 18/6?
The given fractions are 17/4 and 18/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/4 and 18/6
17/4 - 18/6
The LCM of 4 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 4, 6 |
| 2, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 3 = 12
= 17 x 3 - 18 x 2/12
= 51 - 36/12
= 15/12
= 5/4
Result: 5/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/4 and 18/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/4 and 18/6?
To subtract fractions 17/4 and 18/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 6 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 5/4.
2. What is 17/4 minus 18/6 as a fraction?
17/4 minus 18/6 as a fraction is equal to 5/4.
3. How to subtract 17/4 and 18/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/4 and 18/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 5/4 quickly.