8/5 Minus 13/17, Solve 8/5 - 13/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/5 and 13/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/5 and 13/17?
The given fractions are 8/5 and 13/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/5 and 13/17
8/5 - 13/17
The LCM of 5 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 85
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 85
= 8 x 17 - 13 x 5/85
= 136 - 65/85
= 71/85
Result: 71/85
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/5 and 13/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/5 and 13/17?
To subtract fractions 8/5 and 13/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 17 value i.e 85. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 71/85.
2. What is 8/5 minus 13/17 as a fraction?
8/5 minus 13/17 as a fraction is equal to 71/85.
3. How to subtract 8/5 and 13/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/5 and 13/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 71/85 quickly.