7/8 Minus 17/1, Solve 7/8 - 17/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/8 and 17/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/8 and 17/1?
The given fractions are 7/8 and 17/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/8 and 17/1
7/8 - 17/1
The LCM of 8 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 8
= 7 x 1 - 17 x 8/8
= 7 - 136/8
= -129/8
Result: -129/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/8 and 17/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/8 and 17/1?
To subtract fractions 7/8 and 17/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 1 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -129/8.
2. What is 7/8 minus 17/1 as a fraction?
7/8 minus 17/1 as a fraction is equal to -129/8.
3. How to subtract 7/8 and 17/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/8 and 17/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -129/8 quickly.