Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/5 and 8/10 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 17/5 and 8/10?

The given fractions are 17/5 and 8/10

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/5 and 8/10

17/5 - 8/10

The LCM of 5 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
5 5, 10
1, 2

So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 1 x 2 = 10


= 17 x 2 - 8 x 1/10

= 34 - 8/10

= 26/10

= 13/5

Result: 13/5

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/5 and 8/10

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/5 and 8/10?

To subtract fractions 17/5 and 8/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 10 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/5.

2. What is 17/5 minus 8/10 as a fraction?

17/5 minus 8/10 as a fraction is equal to 13/5.

3. How to subtract 17/5 and 8/10 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 17/5 and 8/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/5 quickly.