Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/17 and 8/2 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 8/2?

The given fractions are 8/17 and 8/2

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/17 and 8/2

8/17 - 8/2

The LCM of 17 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 34

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 34


= 8 x 2 - 8 x 17/34

= 16 - 136/34

= -120/34

= -60/17

Result: -60/17

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/17 and 8/2

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/17 and 8/2?

To subtract fractions 8/17 and 8/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 2 value i.e 34. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -60/17.

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

8/17 minus 8/2 as a fraction is equal to -60/17.

3. How to subtract 8/17 and 8/2 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 8/17 and 8/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -60/17 quickly.