1/8 Minus 17/5, Solve 1/8 - 17/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/8 and 17/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/8 and 17/5?
The given fractions are 1/8 and 17/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/8 and 17/5
1/8 - 17/5
The LCM of 8 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 40
= 1 x 5 - 17 x 8/40
= 5 - 136/40
= -131/40
Result: -131/40
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/8 and 17/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/8 and 17/5?
To subtract fractions 1/8 and 17/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 5 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -131/40.
2. What is 1/8 minus 17/5 as a fraction?
1/8 minus 17/5 as a fraction is equal to -131/40.
3. How to subtract 1/8 and 17/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/8 and 17/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -131/40 quickly.