Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/17 and 4/6 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 8/17 and 4/6?

The given fractions are 8/17 and 4/6

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/17 and 4/6

8/17 - 4/6

The LCM of 17 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 102

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 102


= 8 x 6 - 4 x 17/102

= 48 - 68/102

= -20/102

= -10/51

Result: -10/51

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/17 and 4/6

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/17 and 4/6?

To subtract fractions 8/17 and 4/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 6 value i.e 102. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -10/51.

2. What is 8/17 minus 4/6 as a fraction?

8/17 minus 4/6 as a fraction is equal to -10/51.

3. How to subtract 8/17 and 4/6 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 8/17 and 4/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -10/51 quickly.