2/3 Minus 17/8, Solve 2/3 - 17/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/3 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 2/3 and 17/8?
The given fractions are 2/3 and 17/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/3 and 17/8
2/3 - 17/8
The LCM of 3 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 24
= 2 x 8 - 17 x 3/24
= 16 - 51/24
= -35/24
Result: -35/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/3 and 17/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/3 and 17/8?
To subtract fractions 2/3 and 17/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 8 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -35/24.
2. What is 2/3 minus 17/8 as a fraction?
2/3 minus 17/8 as a fraction is equal to -35/24.
3. How to subtract 2/3 and 17/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/3 and 17/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -35/24 quickly.