17/8 Minus 15/15, Solve 17/8 - 15/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/8 and 15/15 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 15/15?
The given fractions are 17/8 and 15/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/8 and 15/15
17/8 - 15/15
The LCM of 8 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 120
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 120
= 17 x 15 - 15 x 8/120
= 255 - 120/120
= 135/120
= 9/8
Result: 9/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/8 and 15/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/8 and 15/15?
To subtract fractions 17/8 and 15/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 15 value i.e 120. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 9/8.
2. What is 17/8 minus 15/15 as a fraction?
17/8 minus 15/15 as a fraction is equal to 9/8.
3. How to subtract 17/8 and 15/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/8 and 15/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 9/8 quickly.