2/8 Minus 1/17, Solve 2/8 - 1/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/8 and 1/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/8 and 1/17?
The given fractions are 2/8 and 1/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/8 and 1/17
2/8 - 1/17
The LCM of 8 and 17 (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 17 - 1 x 8/136
= 34 - 8/136
= 26/136
= 13/68
Result: 13/68
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/8 and 1/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/8 and 1/17?
To subtract fractions 2/8 and 1/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 17 value i.e 136. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/68.
2. What is 2/8 minus 1/17 as a fraction?
2/8 minus 1/17 as a fraction is equal to 13/68.
3. How to subtract 2/8 and 1/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/8 and 1/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/68 quickly.