12/12 Minus 17/4, Solve 12/12 - 17/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/12 and 17/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/12 and 17/4?
The given fractions are 12/12 and 17/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/12 and 17/4
12/12 - 17/4
The LCM of 12 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 12, 4 |
| 2 | 6, 2 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 3 x 1 = 12
= 12 x 1 - 17 x 3/12
= 12 - 51/12
= -39/12
= -13/4
Result: -13/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/12 and 17/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/12 and 17/4?
To subtract fractions 12/12 and 17/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 4 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/4.
2. What is 12/12 minus 17/4 as a fraction?
12/12 minus 17/4 as a fraction is equal to -13/4.
3. How to subtract 12/12 and 17/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/12 and 17/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/4 quickly.