6/7 Minus 17/8, Solve 6/7 - 17/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/7 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 6/7 and 17/8?
The given fractions are 6/7 and 17/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/7 and 17/8
6/7 - 17/8
The LCM of 7 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 56
= 6 x 8 - 17 x 7/56
= 48 - 119/56
= -71/56
Result: -71/56
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/7 and 17/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/7 and 17/8?
To subtract fractions 6/7 and 17/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 8 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -71/56.
2. What is 6/7 minus 17/8 as a fraction?
6/7 minus 17/8 as a fraction is equal to -71/56.
3. How to subtract 6/7 and 17/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/7 and 17/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -71/56 quickly.