1/17 Minus 5/8, Solve 1/17 - 5/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/17 and 5/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/17 and 5/8?
The given fractions are 1/17 and 5/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/17 and 5/8
1/17 - 5/8
The LCM of 17 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 136
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 136
= 1 x 8 - 5 x 17/136
= 8 - 85/136
= -77/136
Result: -77/136
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/17 and 5/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/17 and 5/8?
To subtract fractions 1/17 and 5/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 8 value i.e 136. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -77/136.
2. What is 1/17 minus 5/8 as a fraction?
1/17 minus 5/8 as a fraction is equal to -77/136.
3. How to subtract 1/17 and 5/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/17 and 5/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -77/136 quickly.