17/5 Minus 8/6, Solve 17/5 - 8/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/5 and 8/6 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 8/6?
The given fractions are 17/5 and 8/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/5 and 8/6
17/5 - 8/6
The LCM of 5 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 30
= 17 x 6 - 8 x 5/30
= 102 - 40/30
= 62/30
= 31/15
Result: 31/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/5 and 8/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/5 and 8/6?
To subtract fractions 17/5 and 8/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 6 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 31/15.
2. What is 17/5 minus 8/6 as a fraction?
17/5 minus 8/6 as a fraction is equal to 31/15.
3. How to subtract 17/5 and 8/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/5 and 8/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 31/15 quickly.