9/17 Minus 15/8, Solve 9/17 - 15/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/17 and 15/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 9/17 and 15/8?
The given fractions are 9/17 and 15/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/17 and 15/8
9/17 - 15/8
The LCM of 17 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 136
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 136
= 9 x 8 - 15 x 17/136
= 72 - 255/136
= -183/136
Result: -183/136
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/17 and 15/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/17 and 15/8?
To subtract fractions 9/17 and 15/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 8 value i.e 136. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -183/136.
2. What is 9/17 minus 15/8 as a fraction?
9/17 minus 15/8 as a fraction is equal to -183/136.
3. How to subtract 9/17 and 15/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 9/17 and 15/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -183/136 quickly.