9/8 Minus 17/10, Solve 9/8 - 17/10 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/8 and 17/10 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 9/8 and 17/10?
The given fractions are 9/8 and 17/10
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/8 and 17/10
9/8 - 17/10
The LCM of 8 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
| 2 | 8, 10 |
| 4, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 5 = 40
= 9 x 5 - 17 x 4/40
= 45 - 68/40
= -23/40
Result: -23/40
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/8 and 17/10
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/8 and 17/10?
To subtract fractions 9/8 and 17/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 10 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/40.
2. What is 9/8 minus 17/10 as a fraction?
9/8 minus 17/10 as a fraction is equal to -23/40.
3. How to subtract 9/8 and 17/10 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 9/8 and 17/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/40 quickly.