7/3 Minus 17/8, Solve 7/3 - 17/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/3 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 7/3 and 17/8?
The given fractions are 7/3 and 17/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/3 and 17/8
7/3 - 17/8
The LCM of 3 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 24
= 7 x 8 - 17 x 3/24
= 56 - 51/24
= 5/24
Result: 5/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/3 and 17/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/3 and 17/8?
To subtract fractions 7/3 and 17/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 8 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 5/24.
2. What is 7/3 minus 17/8 as a fraction?
7/3 minus 17/8 as a fraction is equal to 5/24.
3. How to subtract 7/3 and 17/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/3 and 17/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 5/24 quickly.