Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/11 and 2/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 7/11 and 2/8?

The given fractions are 7/11 and 2/8

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/11 and 2/8

7/11 - 2/8

The LCM of 11 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 88

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 88


= 7 x 8 - 2 x 11/88

= 56 - 22/88

= 34/88

= 17/44

Result: 17/44

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/11 and 2/8

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/11 and 2/8?

To subtract fractions 7/11 and 2/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 11 and 8 value i.e 88. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 17/44.

2. What is 7/11 minus 2/8 as a fraction?

7/11 minus 2/8 as a fraction is equal to 17/44.

3. How to subtract 7/11 and 2/8 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 7/11 and 2/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 17/44 quickly.