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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/2 and 8/17 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 16/2 and 8/17?

The given fractions are 16/2 and 8/17

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/2 and 8/17

16/2 - 8/17

The LCM of 2 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 34

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 34


= 16 x 17 - 8 x 2/34

= 272 - 16/34

= 256/34

= 128/17

Result: 128/17

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/2 and 8/17

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/2 and 8/17?

To subtract fractions 16/2 and 8/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 17 value i.e 34. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 128/17.

2. What is 16/2 minus 8/17 as a fraction?

16/2 minus 8/17 as a fraction is equal to 128/17.

3. How to subtract 16/2 and 8/17 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 16/2 and 8/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 128/17 quickly.