20/14 Minus 17/6, Solve 20/14 - 17/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/14 and 17/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/14 and 17/6?
The given fractions are 20/14 and 17/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/14 and 17/6
20/14 - 17/6
The LCM of 14 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 42
| 2 | 14, 6 |
| 7, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 3 = 42
= 20 x 3 - 17 x 7/42
= 60 - 119/42
= -59/42
Result: -59/42
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/14 and 17/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/14 and 17/6?
To subtract fractions 20/14 and 17/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 6 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -59/42.
2. What is 20/14 minus 17/6 as a fraction?
20/14 minus 17/6 as a fraction is equal to -59/42.
3. How to subtract 20/14 and 17/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/14 and 17/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -59/42 quickly.