4/7 Minus 2/17, Solve 4/7 - 2/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/7 and 2/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/7 and 2/17?
The given fractions are 4/7 and 2/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/7 and 2/17
4/7 - 2/17
The LCM of 7 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 119
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 119
= 4 x 17 - 2 x 7/119
= 68 - 14/119
= 54/119
Result: 54/119
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/7 and 2/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/7 and 2/17?
To subtract fractions 4/7 and 2/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 17 value i.e 119. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 54/119.
2. What is 4/7 minus 2/17 as a fraction?
4/7 minus 2/17 as a fraction is equal to 54/119.
3. How to subtract 4/7 and 2/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/7 and 2/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 54/119 quickly.