Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/17 and 1/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 3/17 and 1/6?

The given fractions are 3/17 and 1/6

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/17 and 1/6

3/17 - 1/6

The LCM of 17 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 102

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 102


= 3 x 6 - 1 x 17/102

= 18 - 17/102

= 1/102

Result: 1/102

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/17 and 1/6

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/17 and 1/6?

To subtract fractions 3/17 and 1/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 6 value i.e 102. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/102.

2. What is 3/17 minus 1/6 as a fraction?

3/17 minus 1/6 as a fraction is equal to 1/102.

3. How to subtract 3/17 and 1/6 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 3/17 and 1/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/102 quickly.