20/17 Minus 14/5, Solve 20/17 - 14/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/17 and 14/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/17 and 14/5?
The given fractions are 20/17 and 14/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/17 and 14/5
20/17 - 14/5
The LCM of 17 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 85
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 85
= 20 x 5 - 14 x 17/85
= 100 - 238/85
= -138/85
Result: -138/85
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/17 and 14/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/17 and 14/5?
To subtract fractions 20/17 and 14/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 5 value i.e 85. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -138/85.
2. What is 20/17 minus 14/5 as a fraction?
20/17 minus 14/5 as a fraction is equal to -138/85.
3. How to subtract 20/17 and 14/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/17 and 14/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -138/85 quickly.