12/17 Minus 20/14, Solve 12/17 - 20/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/17 and 20/14 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 20/14?
The given fractions are 12/17 and 20/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/17 and 20/14
12/17 - 20/14
The LCM of 17 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 238
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 238
= 12 x 14 - 20 x 17/238
= 168 - 340/238
= -172/238
= -86/119
Result: -86/119
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/17 and 20/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/17 and 20/14?
To subtract fractions 12/17 and 20/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 14 value i.e 238. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -86/119.
2. What is 12/17 minus 20/14 as a fraction?
12/17 minus 20/14 as a fraction is equal to -86/119.
3. How to subtract 12/17 and 20/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/17 and 20/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -86/119 quickly.