3/17 Minus 17/4, Solve 3/17 - 17/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/17 and 17/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/17 and 17/4?
The given fractions are 3/17 and 17/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/17 and 17/4
3/17 - 17/4
The LCM of 17 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 68
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 68
= 3 x 4 - 17 x 17/68
= 12 - 289/68
= -277/68
Result: -277/68
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/17 and 17/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/17 and 17/4?
To subtract fractions 3/17 and 17/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 4 value i.e 68. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -277/68.
2. What is 3/17 minus 17/4 as a fraction?
3/17 minus 17/4 as a fraction is equal to -277/68.
3. How to subtract 3/17 and 17/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/17 and 17/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -277/68 quickly.