17/5 Minus 8/18, Solve 17/5 - 8/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/5 and 8/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/5 and 8/18?
The given fractions are 17/5 and 8/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/5 and 8/18
17/5 - 8/18
The LCM of 5 and 18 (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 18 - 8 x 5/90
= 306 - 40/90
= 266/90
= 133/45
Result: 133/45
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/5 and 8/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/5 and 8/18?
To subtract fractions 17/5 and 8/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 18 value i.e 90. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 133/45.
2. What is 17/5 minus 8/18 as a fraction?
17/5 minus 8/18 as a fraction is equal to 133/45.
3. How to subtract 17/5 and 8/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/5 and 8/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 133/45 quickly.