17/1 Minus 8/2, Solve 17/1 - 8/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/1 and 8/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/1 and 8/2?
The given fractions are 17/1 and 8/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/1 and 8/2
17/1 - 8/2
The LCM of 1 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 2
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 2
= 17 x 2 - 8 x 1/2
= 34 - 8/2
= 26/2
= 13/1
Result: 13/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/1 and 8/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/1 and 8/2?
To subtract fractions 17/1 and 8/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 2 value i.e 2. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/1.
2. What is 17/1 minus 8/2 as a fraction?
17/1 minus 8/2 as a fraction is equal to 13/1.
3. How to subtract 17/1 and 8/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/1 and 8/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/1 quickly.