20/19 Minus 17/8, Solve 20/19 - 17/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/19 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 20/19 and 17/8?
The given fractions are 20/19 and 17/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/19 and 17/8
20/19 - 17/8
The LCM of 19 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 152
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 152
= 20 x 8 - 17 x 19/152
= 160 - 323/152
= -163/152
Result: -163/152
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/19 and 17/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/19 and 17/8?
To subtract fractions 20/19 and 17/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 19 and 8 value i.e 152. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -163/152.
2. What is 20/19 minus 17/8 as a fraction?
20/19 minus 17/8 as a fraction is equal to -163/152.
3. How to subtract 20/19 and 17/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/19 and 17/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -163/152 quickly.