8/3 Minus 5/17, Solve 8/3 - 5/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/3 and 5/17 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 5/17?
The given fractions are 8/3 and 5/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/3 and 5/17
8/3 - 5/17
The LCM of 3 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 51
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 51
= 8 x 17 - 5 x 3/51
= 136 - 15/51
= 121/51
Result: 121/51
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/3 and 5/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/3 and 5/17?
To subtract fractions 8/3 and 5/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 17 value i.e 51. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 121/51.
2. What is 8/3 minus 5/17 as a fraction?
8/3 minus 5/17 as a fraction is equal to 121/51.
3. How to subtract 8/3 and 5/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/3 and 5/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 121/51 quickly.