6/8 Minus 17/3, Solve 6/8 - 17/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/8 and 17/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/8 and 17/3?
The given fractions are 6/8 and 17/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/8 and 17/3
6/8 - 17/3
The LCM of 8 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 24
= 6 x 3 - 17 x 8/24
= 18 - 136/24
= -118/24
= -59/12
Result: -59/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/8 and 17/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/8 and 17/3?
To subtract fractions 6/8 and 17/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 3 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -59/12.
2. What is 6/8 minus 17/3 as a fraction?
6/8 minus 17/3 as a fraction is equal to -59/12.
3. How to subtract 6/8 and 17/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/8 and 17/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -59/12 quickly.