13/17 Minus 8/4, Solve 13/17 - 8/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 13/17 and 8/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 13/17 and 8/4?
The given fractions are 13/17 and 8/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 13/17 and 8/4
13/17 - 8/4
The LCM of 17 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 68
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 68
= 13 x 4 - 8 x 17/68
= 52 - 136/68
= -84/68
= -21/17
Result: -21/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 13/17 and 8/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 13/17 and 8/4?
To subtract fractions 13/17 and 8/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 4 value i.e 68. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -21/17.
2. What is 13/17 minus 8/4 as a fraction?
13/17 minus 8/4 as a fraction is equal to -21/17.
3. How to subtract 13/17 and 8/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 13/17 and 8/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -21/17 quickly.