2/1 Minus 17/20, Solve 2/1 - 17/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/1 and 17/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/1 and 17/20?
The given fractions are 2/1 and 17/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/1 and 17/20
2/1 - 17/20
The LCM of 1 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 20
= 2 x 20 - 17 x 1/20
= 40 - 17/20
= 23/20
Result: 23/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/1 and 17/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/1 and 17/20?
To subtract fractions 2/1 and 17/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 23/20.
2. What is 2/1 minus 17/20 as a fraction?
2/1 minus 17/20 as a fraction is equal to 23/20.
3. How to subtract 2/1 and 17/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/1 and 17/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 23/20 quickly.