17/8 Minus 15/13, Solve 17/8 - 15/13 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/8 and 15/13 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/8 and 15/13?
The given fractions are 17/8 and 15/13
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/8 and 15/13
17/8 - 15/13
The LCM of 8 and 13 (denominators of the fractions) is 104
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 104
= 17 x 13 - 15 x 8/104
= 221 - 120/104
= 101/104
Result: 101/104
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/8 and 15/13
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/8 and 15/13?
To subtract fractions 17/8 and 15/13 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 13 value i.e 104. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 101/104.
2. What is 17/8 minus 15/13 as a fraction?
17/8 minus 15/13 as a fraction is equal to 101/104.
3. How to subtract 17/8 and 15/13 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/8 and 15/13 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 101/104 quickly.