5/5 Minus 8/17, Solve 5/5 - 8/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/5 and 8/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/5 and 8/17?
The given fractions are 5/5 and 8/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/5 and 8/17
5/5 - 8/17
The LCM of 5 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 85
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 85
= 5 x 17 - 8 x 5/85
= 85 - 40/85
= 45/85
= 9/17
Result: 9/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/5 and 8/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/5 and 8/17?
To subtract fractions 5/5 and 8/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 17 value i.e 85. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 9/17.
2. What is 5/5 minus 8/17 as a fraction?
5/5 minus 8/17 as a fraction is equal to 9/17.
3. How to subtract 5/5 and 8/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/5 and 8/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 9/17 quickly.