8/4 Minus 18/17, Solve 8/4 - 18/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/4 and 18/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/4 and 18/17?
The given fractions are 8/4 and 18/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/4 and 18/17
8/4 - 18/17
The LCM of 4 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 68
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 68
= 8 x 17 - 18 x 4/68
= 136 - 72/68
= 64/68
= 16/17
Result: 16/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/4 and 18/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/4 and 18/17?
To subtract fractions 8/4 and 18/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 17 value i.e 68. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 16/17.
2. What is 8/4 minus 18/17 as a fraction?
8/4 minus 18/17 as a fraction is equal to 16/17.
3. How to subtract 8/4 and 18/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/4 and 18/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 16/17 quickly.