2/17 Minus 4/8, Solve 2/17 - 4/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/17 and 4/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/17 and 4/8?
The given fractions are 2/17 and 4/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/17 and 4/8
2/17 - 4/8
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
= 2 x 8 - 4 x 17/136
= 16 - 68/136
= -52/136
= -13/34
Result: -13/34
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/17 and 4/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/17 and 4/8?
To subtract fractions 2/17 and 4/8 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 -13/34.
2. What is 2/17 minus 4/8 as a fraction?
2/17 minus 4/8 as a fraction is equal to -13/34.
3. How to subtract 2/17 and 4/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/17 and 4/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/34 quickly.