16/8 Minus 2/17, Solve 16/8 - 2/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/8 and 2/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/8 and 2/17?
The given fractions are 16/8 and 2/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/8 and 2/17
16/8 - 2/17
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
= 16 x 17 - 2 x 8/136
= 272 - 16/136
= 256/136
= 32/17
Result: 32/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/8 and 2/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/8 and 2/17?
To subtract fractions 16/8 and 2/17 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 32/17.
2. What is 16/8 minus 2/17 as a fraction?
16/8 minus 2/17 as a fraction is equal to 32/17.
3. How to subtract 16/8 and 2/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/8 and 2/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 32/17 quickly.