18/8 Minus 17/7, Solve 18/8 - 17/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/8 and 17/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/8 and 17/7?
The given fractions are 18/8 and 17/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/8 and 17/7
18/8 - 17/7
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
= 18 x 7 - 17 x 8/56
= 126 - 136/56
= -10/56
= -5/28
Result: -5/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/8 and 17/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/8 and 17/7?
To subtract fractions 18/8 and 17/7 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 -5/28.
2. What is 18/8 minus 17/7 as a fraction?
18/8 minus 17/7 as a fraction is equal to -5/28.
3. How to subtract 18/8 and 17/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/8 and 17/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/28 quickly.