20/8 Minus 17/9, Solve 20/8 - 17/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/8 and 17/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/8 and 17/9?
The given fractions are 20/8 and 17/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/8 and 17/9
20/8 - 17/9
The LCM of 8 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 72
= 20 x 9 - 17 x 8/72
= 180 - 136/72
= 44/72
= 11/18
Result: 11/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/8 and 17/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/8 and 17/9?
To subtract fractions 20/8 and 17/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 9 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 11/18.
2. What is 20/8 minus 17/9 as a fraction?
20/8 minus 17/9 as a fraction is equal to 11/18.
3. How to subtract 20/8 and 17/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/8 and 17/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 11/18 quickly.