3/8 Minus 13/17, Solve 3/8 - 13/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/8 and 13/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/8 and 13/17?
The given fractions are 3/8 and 13/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/8 and 13/17
3/8 - 13/17
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
= 3 x 17 - 13 x 8/136
= 51 - 104/136
= -53/136
Result: -53/136
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/8 and 13/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/8 and 13/17?
To subtract fractions 3/8 and 13/17 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 -53/136.
2. What is 3/8 minus 13/17 as a fraction?
3/8 minus 13/17 as a fraction is equal to -53/136.
3. How to subtract 3/8 and 13/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/8 and 13/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -53/136 quickly.