20/8 Minus 4/17, Solve 20/8 - 4/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/8 and 4/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/8 and 4/17?
The given fractions are 20/8 and 4/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/8 and 4/17
20/8 - 4/17
The LCM of 8 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 136
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 136
= 20 x 17 - 4 x 8/136
= 340 - 32/136
= 308/136
= 77/34
Result: 77/34
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/8 and 4/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/8 and 4/17?
To subtract fractions 20/8 and 4/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 17 value i.e 136. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 77/34.
2. What is 20/8 minus 4/17 as a fraction?
20/8 minus 4/17 as a fraction is equal to 77/34.
3. How to subtract 20/8 and 4/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/8 and 4/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 77/34 quickly.