Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/4 and 5/13 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 5/13?

The given fractions are 17/4 and 5/13

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/4 and 5/13

17/4 - 5/13

The LCM of 4 and 13 (denominators of the fractions) is 52

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 52


= 17 x 13 - 5 x 4/52

= 221 - 20/52

= 201/52

Result: 201/52

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/4 and 5/13

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/4 and 5/13?

To subtract fractions 17/4 and 5/13 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 13 value i.e 52. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 201/52.

2. What is 17/4 minus 5/13 as a fraction?

17/4 minus 5/13 as a fraction is equal to 201/52.

3. How to subtract 17/4 and 5/13 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/4 and 5/13 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 201/52 quickly.