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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/4 and 20/16 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 17/4 and 20/16?

The given fractions are 17/4 and 20/16

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/4 and 20/16

17/4 - 20/16

The LCM of 4 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
2 4, 16
2 2, 8
1, 4

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 x 4 = 16


= 17 x 4 - 20 x 1/16

= 68 - 20/16

= 48/16

= 3/1

Result: 3/1

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/4 and 20/16

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/4 and 20/16?

To subtract fractions 17/4 and 20/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 16 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 3/1.

2. What is 17/4 minus 20/16 as a fraction?

17/4 minus 20/16 as a fraction is equal to 3/1.

3. How to subtract 17/4 and 20/16 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/4 and 20/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/1 quickly.