4/17 Minus 14/4, Solve 4/17 - 14/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/17 and 14/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/17 and 14/4?
The given fractions are 4/17 and 14/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/17 and 14/4
4/17 - 14/4
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
= 4 x 4 - 14 x 17/68
= 16 - 238/68
= -222/68
= -111/34
Result: -111/34
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/17 and 14/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/17 and 14/4?
To subtract fractions 4/17 and 14/4 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 -111/34.
2. What is 4/17 minus 14/4 as a fraction?
4/17 minus 14/4 as a fraction is equal to -111/34.
3. How to subtract 4/17 and 14/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/17 and 14/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -111/34 quickly.