18/17 Minus 16/8, Solve 18/17 - 16/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/17 and 16/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/17 and 16/8?
The given fractions are 18/17 and 16/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/17 and 16/8
18/17 - 16/8
The LCM of 17 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 136
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 136
= 18 x 8 - 16 x 17/136
= 144 - 272/136
= -128/136
= -16/17
Result: -16/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/17 and 16/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/17 and 16/8?
To subtract fractions 18/17 and 16/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 8 value i.e 136. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -16/17.
2. What is 18/17 minus 16/8 as a fraction?
18/17 minus 16/8 as a fraction is equal to -16/17.
3. How to subtract 18/17 and 16/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/17 and 16/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -16/17 quickly.