20/3 Minus 17/14, Solve 20/3 - 17/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/3 and 17/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/3 and 17/14?
The given fractions are 20/3 and 17/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/3 and 17/14
20/3 - 17/14
The LCM of 3 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 42
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 42
= 20 x 14 - 17 x 3/42
= 280 - 51/42
= 229/42
Result: 229/42
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/3 and 17/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/3 and 17/14?
To subtract fractions 20/3 and 17/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 14 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 229/42.
2. What is 20/3 minus 17/14 as a fraction?
20/3 minus 17/14 as a fraction is equal to 229/42.
3. How to subtract 20/3 and 17/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/3 and 17/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 229/42 quickly.