17/8 Minus 16/6, Solve 17/8 - 16/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/8 and 16/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/8 and 16/6?
The given fractions are 17/8 and 16/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/8 and 16/6
17/8 - 16/6
The LCM of 8 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
| 2 | 8, 6 |
| 4, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 3 = 24
= 17 x 3 - 16 x 4/24
= 51 - 64/24
= -13/24
Result: -13/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/8 and 16/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/8 and 16/6?
To subtract fractions 17/8 and 16/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 6 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/24.
2. What is 17/8 minus 16/6 as a fraction?
17/8 minus 16/6 as a fraction is equal to -13/24.
3. How to subtract 17/8 and 16/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/8 and 16/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/24 quickly.