12/17 Minus 4/4, Solve 12/17 - 4/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/17 and 4/4 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 4/4?
The given fractions are 12/17 and 4/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/17 and 4/4
12/17 - 4/4
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 - 4 x 17/68
= 48 - 68/68
= -20/68
= -5/17
Result: -5/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/17 and 4/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/17 and 4/4?
To subtract fractions 12/17 and 4/4 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 -5/17.
2. What is 12/17 minus 4/4 as a fraction?
12/17 minus 4/4 as a fraction is equal to -5/17.
3. How to subtract 12/17 and 4/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/17 and 4/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/17 quickly.