10/17 Minus 17/8, Solve 10/17 - 17/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/17 and 17/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 10/17 and 17/8?
The given fractions are 10/17 and 17/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/17 and 17/8
10/17 - 17/8
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
= 10 x 8 - 17 x 17/136
= 80 - 289/136
= -209/136
Result: -209/136
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/17 and 17/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/17 and 17/8?
To subtract fractions 10/17 and 17/8 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 -209/136.
2. What is 10/17 minus 17/8 as a fraction?
10/17 minus 17/8 as a fraction is equal to -209/136.
3. How to subtract 10/17 and 17/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 10/17 and 17/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -209/136 quickly.