18/8 Minus 17/5, Solve 18/8 - 17/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/8 and 17/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/8 and 17/5?
The given fractions are 18/8 and 17/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/8 and 17/5
18/8 - 17/5
The LCM of 8 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 40
= 18 x 5 - 17 x 8/40
= 90 - 136/40
= -46/40
= -23/20
Result: -23/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/8 and 17/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/8 and 17/5?
To subtract fractions 18/8 and 17/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 5 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/20.
2. What is 18/8 minus 17/5 as a fraction?
18/8 minus 17/5 as a fraction is equal to -23/20.
3. How to subtract 18/8 and 17/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/8 and 17/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/20 quickly.