8/9 Minus 17/8, Solve 8/9 - 17/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/9 and 17/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/9 and 17/8?
The given fractions are 8/9 and 17/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/9 and 17/8
8/9 - 17/8
The LCM of 9 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 72
= 8 x 8 - 17 x 9/72
= 64 - 153/72
= -89/72
Result: -89/72
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/9 and 17/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/9 and 17/8?
To subtract fractions 8/9 and 17/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 8 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -89/72.
2. What is 8/9 minus 17/8 as a fraction?
8/9 minus 17/8 as a fraction is equal to -89/72.
3. How to subtract 8/9 and 17/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/9 and 17/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -89/72 quickly.