17/3 Minus 8/2, Solve 17/3 - 8/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/3 and 8/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/3 and 8/2?
The given fractions are 17/3 and 8/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/3 and 8/2
17/3 - 8/2
The LCM of 3 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 6
= 17 x 2 - 8 x 3/6
= 34 - 24/6
= 10/6
= 5/3
Result: 5/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/3 and 8/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/3 and 8/2?
To subtract fractions 17/3 and 8/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 2 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 5/3.
2. What is 17/3 minus 8/2 as a fraction?
17/3 minus 8/2 as a fraction is equal to 5/3.
3. How to subtract 17/3 and 8/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/3 and 8/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 5/3 quickly.