6/16 Minus 17/8, Solve 6/16 - 17/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/16 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 6/16 and 17/8?
The given fractions are 6/16 and 17/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/16 and 17/8
6/16 - 17/8
The LCM of 16 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 16, 8 |
| 2 | 8, 4 |
| 2 | 2, 4 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 1 x 2 = 16
= 6 x 1 - 17 x 2/16
= 6 - 34/16
= -28/16
= -7/4
Result: -7/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/16 and 17/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/16 and 17/8?
To subtract fractions 6/16 and 17/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 8 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/4.
2. What is 6/16 minus 17/8 as a fraction?
6/16 minus 17/8 as a fraction is equal to -7/4.
3. How to subtract 6/16 and 17/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/16 and 17/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/4 quickly.