Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/6 and 3/7 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 17/6 and 3/7?

The given fractions are 17/6 and 3/7

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/6 and 3/7

17/6 - 3/7

The LCM of 6 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 42

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 42


= 17 x 7 - 3 x 6/42

= 119 - 18/42

= 101/42

Result: 101/42

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/6 and 3/7

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/6 and 3/7?

To subtract fractions 17/6 and 3/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 7 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 101/42.

2. What is 17/6 minus 3/7 as a fraction?

17/6 minus 3/7 as a fraction is equal to 101/42.

3. How to subtract 17/6 and 3/7 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/6 and 3/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 101/42 quickly.