12/14 Minus 17/2, Solve 12/14 - 17/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/14 and 17/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/14 and 17/2?
The given fractions are 12/14 and 17/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/14 and 17/2
12/14 - 17/2
The LCM of 14 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
| 2 | 14, 2 |
| 7, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 1 = 14
= 12 x 1 - 17 x 7/14
= 12 - 119/14
= -107/14
Result: -107/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/14 and 17/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/14 and 17/2?
To subtract fractions 12/14 and 17/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 2 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -107/14.
2. What is 12/14 minus 17/2 as a fraction?
12/14 minus 17/2 as a fraction is equal to -107/14.
3. How to subtract 12/14 and 17/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/14 and 17/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -107/14 quickly.