5/8 Minus 3/17, Solve 5/8 - 3/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/8 and 3/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/8 and 3/17?
The given fractions are 5/8 and 3/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/8 and 3/17
5/8 - 3/17
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
= 5 x 17 - 3 x 8/136
= 85 - 24/136
= 61/136
Result: 61/136
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/8 and 3/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/8 and 3/17?
To subtract fractions 5/8 and 3/17 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 61/136.
2. What is 5/8 minus 3/17 as a fraction?
5/8 minus 3/17 as a fraction is equal to 61/136.
3. How to subtract 5/8 and 3/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/8 and 3/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 61/136 quickly.