17/10 Minus 8/2, Solve 17/10 - 8/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/10 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 17/10 and 8/2?
The given fractions are 17/10 and 8/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/10 and 8/2
17/10 - 8/2
The LCM of 10 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
| 2 | 10, 2 |
| 5, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 5 x 1 = 10
= 17 x 1 - 8 x 5/10
= 17 - 40/10
= -23/10
Result: -23/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/10 and 8/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/10 and 8/2?
To subtract fractions 17/10 and 8/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 10 and 2 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/10.
2. What is 17/10 minus 8/2 as a fraction?
17/10 minus 8/2 as a fraction is equal to -23/10.
3. How to subtract 17/10 and 8/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/10 and 8/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/10 quickly.