8/3 Minus 17/2, Solve 8/3 - 17/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/3 and 17/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/3 and 17/2?
The given fractions are 8/3 and 17/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/3 and 17/2
8/3 - 17/2
The LCM of 3 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 6
= 8 x 2 - 17 x 3/6
= 16 - 51/6
= -35/6
Result: -35/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/3 and 17/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/3 and 17/2?
To subtract fractions 8/3 and 17/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 2 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -35/6.
2. What is 8/3 minus 17/2 as a fraction?
8/3 minus 17/2 as a fraction is equal to -35/6.
3. How to subtract 8/3 and 17/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/3 and 17/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -35/6 quickly.