12/17 Minus 12/4, Solve 12/17 - 12/4 as a Fraction
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.
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
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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.