17/14 Minus 17/8, Solve 17/14 - 17/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/14 and 17/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/14 and 17/8?
The given fractions are 17/14 and 17/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/14 and 17/8
17/14 - 17/8
The LCM of 14 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
| 2 | 14, 8 |
| 7, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 4 = 56
= 17 x 4 - 17 x 7/56
= 68 - 119/56
= -51/56
Result: -51/56
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/14 and 17/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/14 and 17/8?
To subtract fractions 17/14 and 17/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 8 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -51/56.
2. What is 17/14 minus 17/8 as a fraction?
17/14 minus 17/8 as a fraction is equal to -51/56.
3. How to subtract 17/14 and 17/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/14 and 17/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -51/56 quickly.