15/17 Minus 20/8, Solve 15/17 - 20/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/17 and 20/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/17 and 20/8?
The given fractions are 15/17 and 20/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/17 and 20/8
15/17 - 20/8
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
= 15 x 8 - 20 x 17/136
= 120 - 340/136
= -220/136
= -55/34
Result: -55/34
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/17 and 20/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/17 and 20/8?
To subtract fractions 15/17 and 20/8 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 -55/34.
2. What is 15/17 minus 20/8 as a fraction?
15/17 minus 20/8 as a fraction is equal to -55/34.
3. How to subtract 15/17 and 20/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/17 and 20/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -55/34 quickly.