17/8 Minus 3/7, Solve 17/8 - 3/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/8 and 3/7 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 3/7?
The given fractions are 17/8 and 3/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/8 and 3/7
17/8 - 3/7
The LCM of 8 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 56
= 17 x 7 - 3 x 8/56
= 119 - 24/56
= 95/56
Result: 95/56
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/8 and 3/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/8 and 3/7?
To subtract fractions 17/8 and 3/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 7 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 95/56.
2. What is 17/8 minus 3/7 as a fraction?
17/8 minus 3/7 as a fraction is equal to 95/56.
3. How to subtract 17/8 and 3/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/8 and 3/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 95/56 quickly.