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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/8 and 17/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 11/8 and 17/17?

The given fractions are 11/8 and 17/17

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/8 and 17/17

11/8 - 17/17

The LCM of 8 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 136

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 136


= 11 x 17 - 17 x 8/136

= 187 - 136/136

= 51/136

= 3/8

Result: 3/8

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/8 and 17/17

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/8 and 17/17?

To subtract fractions 11/8 and 17/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 17 value i.e 136. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 3/8.

2. What is 11/8 minus 17/17 as a fraction?

11/8 minus 17/17 as a fraction is equal to 3/8.

3. How to subtract 11/8 and 17/17 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 11/8 and 17/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/8 quickly.