12/1 Minus 20/17, Solve 12/1 - 20/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/1 and 20/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/1 and 20/17?
The given fractions are 12/1 and 20/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/1 and 20/17
12/1 - 20/17
The LCM of 1 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 17
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 17
= 12 x 17 - 20 x 1/17
= 204 - 20/17
= 184/17
Result: 184/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/1 and 20/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/1 and 20/17?
To subtract fractions 12/1 and 20/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 17 value i.e 17. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 184/17.
2. What is 12/1 minus 20/17 as a fraction?
12/1 minus 20/17 as a fraction is equal to 184/17.
3. How to subtract 12/1 and 20/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/1 and 20/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 184/17 quickly.