12/17 Minus 5/9, Solve 12/17 - 5/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/17 and 5/9 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 5/9?
The given fractions are 12/17 and 5/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/17 and 5/9
12/17 - 5/9
The LCM of 17 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 153
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 153
= 12 x 9 - 5 x 17/153
= 108 - 85/153
= 23/153
Result: 23/153
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/17 and 5/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/17 and 5/9?
To subtract fractions 12/17 and 5/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 9 value i.e 153. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 23/153.
2. What is 12/17 minus 5/9 as a fraction?
12/17 minus 5/9 as a fraction is equal to 23/153.
3. How to subtract 12/17 and 5/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/17 and 5/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 23/153 quickly.