17/15 Minus 16/8, Solve 17/15 - 16/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/15 and 16/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/15 and 16/8?
The given fractions are 17/15 and 16/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/15 and 16/8
17/15 - 16/8
The LCM of 15 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 120
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 120
= 17 x 8 - 16 x 15/120
= 136 - 240/120
= -104/120
= -13/15
Result: -13/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/15 and 16/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/15 and 16/8?
To subtract fractions 17/15 and 16/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 8 value i.e 120. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/15.
2. What is 17/15 minus 16/8 as a fraction?
17/15 minus 16/8 as a fraction is equal to -13/15.
3. How to subtract 17/15 and 16/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/15 and 16/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/15 quickly.