8/2 Minus 17/14, Solve 8/2 - 17/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/2 and 17/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/2 and 17/14?
The given fractions are 8/2 and 17/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/2 and 17/14
8/2 - 17/14
The LCM of 2 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
| 2 | 2, 14 |
| 1, 7 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 7 = 14
= 8 x 7 - 17 x 1/14
= 56 - 17/14
= 39/14
Result: 39/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/2 and 17/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/2 and 17/14?
To subtract fractions 8/2 and 17/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 14 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 39/14.
2. What is 8/2 minus 17/14 as a fraction?
8/2 minus 17/14 as a fraction is equal to 39/14.
3. How to subtract 8/2 and 17/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/2 and 17/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 39/14 quickly.