Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/2 and 5/8 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 17/2 and 5/8?

The given fractions are 17/2 and 5/8

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/2 and 5/8

17/2 - 5/8

The LCM of 2 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
2 2, 8
1, 4

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 4 = 8


= 17 x 4 - 5 x 1/8

= 68 - 5/8

= 63/8

Result: 63/8

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/2 and 5/8

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/2 and 5/8?

To subtract fractions 17/2 and 5/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 8 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 63/8.

2. What is 17/2 minus 5/8 as a fraction?

17/2 minus 5/8 as a fraction is equal to 63/8.

3. How to subtract 17/2 and 5/8 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/2 and 5/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 63/8 quickly.