8/9 Minus 8/17, Solve 8/9 - 8/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/9 and 8/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/9 and 8/17?
The given fractions are 8/9 and 8/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/9 and 8/17
8/9 - 8/17
The LCM of 9 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 153
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 153
= 8 x 17 - 8 x 9/153
= 136 - 72/153
= 64/153
Result: 64/153
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/9 and 8/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/9 and 8/17?
To subtract fractions 8/9 and 8/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 17 value i.e 153. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 64/153.
2. What is 8/9 minus 8/17 as a fraction?
8/9 minus 8/17 as a fraction is equal to 64/153.
3. How to subtract 8/9 and 8/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/9 and 8/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 64/153 quickly.