8/17 Minus 15/1, Solve 8/17 - 15/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/17 and 15/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/17 and 15/1?
The given fractions are 8/17 and 15/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/17 and 15/1
8/17 - 15/1
The LCM of 17 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 17
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 17
= 8 x 1 - 15 x 17/17
= 8 - 255/17
= -247/17
Result: -247/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/17 and 15/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/17 and 15/1?
To subtract fractions 8/17 and 15/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 1 value i.e 17. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -247/17.
2. What is 8/17 minus 15/1 as a fraction?
8/17 minus 15/1 as a fraction is equal to -247/17.
3. How to subtract 8/17 and 15/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/17 and 15/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -247/17 quickly.