Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/17 and 12/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 12/17 and 12/4?

The given fractions are 12/17 and 12/4

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/17 and 12/4

12/17 - 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


= 12 x 4 - 12 x 17/68

= 48 - 204/68

= -156/68

= -39/17

Result: -39/17

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/17 and 12/4

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/17 and 12/4?

To subtract fractions 12/17 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 -39/17.

2. What is 12/17 minus 12/4 as a fraction?

12/17 minus 12/4 as a fraction is equal to -39/17.

3. How to subtract 12/17 and 12/4 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 12/17 and 12/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -39/17 quickly.