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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/5 and 1/4 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 17/5 and 1/4?

The given fractions are 17/5 and 1/4

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/5 and 1/4

17/5 - 1/4

The LCM of 5 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 20

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 20


= 17 x 4 - 1 x 5/20

= 68 - 5/20

= 63/20

Result: 63/20

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/5 and 1/4

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

To subtract fractions 17/5 and 1/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 4 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 63/20.

2. What is 17/5 minus 1/4 as a fraction?

17/5 minus 1/4 as a fraction is equal to 63/20.

3. How to subtract 17/5 and 1/4 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/5 and 1/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 63/20 quickly.