11/17 Minus 12/4, Solve 11/17 - 12/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/17 and 12/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 11/17 and 12/4?
The given fractions are 11/17 and 12/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/17 and 12/4
11/17 - 12/4
The LCM of 17 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 68
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 68
= 11 x 4 - 12 x 17/68
= 44 - 204/68
= -160/68
= -40/17
Result: -40/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/17 and 12/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/17 and 12/4?
To subtract fractions 11/17 and 12/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 4 value i.e 68. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -40/17.
2. What is 11/17 minus 12/4 as a fraction?
11/17 minus 12/4 as a fraction is equal to -40/17.
3. How to subtract 11/17 and 12/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 11/17 and 12/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -40/17 quickly.