17/9 Minus 11/8, Solve 17/9 - 11/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/9 and 11/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/9 and 11/8?
The given fractions are 17/9 and 11/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/9 and 11/8
17/9 - 11/8
The LCM of 9 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 72
= 17 x 8 - 11 x 9/72
= 136 - 99/72
= 37/72
Result: 37/72
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/9 and 11/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/9 and 11/8?
To subtract fractions 17/9 and 11/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 8 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 37/72.
2. What is 17/9 minus 11/8 as a fraction?
17/9 minus 11/8 as a fraction is equal to 37/72.
3. How to subtract 17/9 and 11/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/9 and 11/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 37/72 quickly.