Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/7 and 14/16 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 17/7 and 14/16?

The given fractions are 17/7 and 14/16

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/7 and 14/16

17/7 - 14/16

The LCM of 7 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 112

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 112


= 17 x 16 - 14 x 7/112

= 272 - 98/112

= 174/112

= 87/56

Result: 87/56

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/7 and 14/16

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/7 and 14/16?

To subtract fractions 17/7 and 14/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 16 value i.e 112. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 87/56.

2. What is 17/7 minus 14/16 as a fraction?

17/7 minus 14/16 as a fraction is equal to 87/56.

3. How to subtract 17/7 and 14/16 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/7 and 14/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 87/56 quickly.