19/4 Minus 17/8, Solve 19/4 - 17/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 19/4 and 17/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 19/4 and 17/8?
The given fractions are 19/4 and 17/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 19/4 and 17/8
19/4 - 17/8
The LCM of 4 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
| 2 | 4, 8 |
| 2 | 2, 4 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 x 2 = 8
= 19 x 2 - 17 x 1/8
= 38 - 17/8
= 21/8
Result: 21/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 19/4 and 17/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 19/4 and 17/8?
To subtract fractions 19/4 and 17/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 8 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 21/8.
2. What is 19/4 minus 17/8 as a fraction?
19/4 minus 17/8 as a fraction is equal to 21/8.
3. How to subtract 19/4 and 17/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 19/4 and 17/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 21/8 quickly.