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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/11 and 17/4 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 18/11 and 17/4?

The given fractions are 18/11 and 17/4

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/11 and 17/4

18/11 - 17/4

The LCM of 11 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 44

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 44


= 18 x 4 - 17 x 11/44

= 72 - 187/44

= -115/44

Result: -115/44

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/11 and 17/4

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/11 and 17/4?

To subtract fractions 18/11 and 17/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 11 and 4 value i.e 44. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -115/44.

2. What is 18/11 minus 17/4 as a fraction?

18/11 minus 17/4 as a fraction is equal to -115/44.

3. How to subtract 18/11 and 17/4 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 18/11 and 17/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -115/44 quickly.