17/18 Minus 8/5, Solve 17/18 - 8/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/18 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 17/18 and 8/5?
The given fractions are 17/18 and 8/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/18 and 8/5
17/18 - 8/5
The LCM of 18 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 90
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 90
= 17 x 5 - 8 x 18/90
= 85 - 144/90
= -59/90
Result: -59/90
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/18 and 8/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/18 and 8/5?
To subtract fractions 17/18 and 8/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 5 value i.e 90. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -59/90.
2. What is 17/18 minus 8/5 as a fraction?
17/18 minus 8/5 as a fraction is equal to -59/90.
3. How to subtract 17/18 and 8/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/18 and 8/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -59/90 quickly.