17/15 Minus 8/5, Solve 17/15 - 8/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/15 and 8/5 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 8/5?
The given fractions are 17/15 and 8/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/15 and 8/5
17/15 - 8/5
The LCM of 15 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
| 5 | 15, 5 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 3 x 1 = 15
= 17 x 1 - 8 x 3/15
= 17 - 24/15
= -7/15
Result: -7/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/15 and 8/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/15 and 8/5?
To subtract fractions 17/15 and 8/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 5 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/15.
2. What is 17/15 minus 8/5 as a fraction?
17/15 minus 8/5 as a fraction is equal to -7/15.
3. How to subtract 17/15 and 8/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/15 and 8/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/15 quickly.