8/17 Minus 15/18, Solve 8/17 - 15/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/17 and 15/18 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 15/18?
The given fractions are 8/17 and 15/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/17 and 15/18
8/17 - 15/18
The LCM of 17 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 306
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 306
= 8 x 18 - 15 x 17/306
= 144 - 255/306
= -111/306
= -37/102
Result: -37/102
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/17 and 15/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/17 and 15/18?
To subtract fractions 8/17 and 15/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 18 value i.e 306. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -37/102.
2. What is 8/17 minus 15/18 as a fraction?
8/17 minus 15/18 as a fraction is equal to -37/102.
3. How to subtract 8/17 and 15/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/17 and 15/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -37/102 quickly.