12/17 Minus 5/6, Solve 12/17 - 5/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/17 and 5/6 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 5/6?
The given fractions are 12/17 and 5/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/17 and 5/6
12/17 - 5/6
The LCM of 17 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 102
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 102
= 12 x 6 - 5 x 17/102
= 72 - 85/102
= -13/102
Result: -13/102
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/17 and 5/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/17 and 5/6?
To subtract fractions 12/17 and 5/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 6 value i.e 102. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/102.
2. What is 12/17 minus 5/6 as a fraction?
12/17 minus 5/6 as a fraction is equal to -13/102.
3. How to subtract 12/17 and 5/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/17 and 5/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/102 quickly.