Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/13 and 8/6 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 17/13 and 8/6?

The given fractions are 17/13 and 8/6

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/13 and 8/6

17/13 - 8/6

The LCM of 13 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 78

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 78


= 17 x 6 - 8 x 13/78

= 102 - 104/78

= -2/78

= -1/39

Result: -1/39

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/13 and 8/6

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/13 and 8/6?

To subtract fractions 17/13 and 8/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 13 and 6 value i.e 78. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/39.

2. What is 17/13 minus 8/6 as a fraction?

17/13 minus 8/6 as a fraction is equal to -1/39.

3. How to subtract 17/13 and 8/6 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/13 and 8/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/39 quickly.