Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/6 and 4/20 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 4/20?

The given fractions are 17/6 and 4/20

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/6 and 4/20

17/6 - 4/20

The LCM of 6 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
2 6, 20
3, 10

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 10 = 60


= 17 x 10 - 4 x 3/60

= 170 - 12/60

= 158/60

= 79/30

Result: 79/30

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/6 and 4/20

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/6 and 4/20?

To subtract fractions 17/6 and 4/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 20 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 79/30.

2. What is 17/6 minus 4/20 as a fraction?

17/6 minus 4/20 as a fraction is equal to 79/30.

3. How to subtract 17/6 and 4/20 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/6 and 4/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 79/30 quickly.