12/17 Minus 6/2, Solve 12/17 - 6/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/17 and 6/2 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 6/2?
The given fractions are 12/17 and 6/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/17 and 6/2
12/17 - 6/2
The LCM of 17 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 34
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 34
= 12 x 2 - 6 x 17/34
= 24 - 102/34
= -78/34
= -39/17
Result: -39/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/17 and 6/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/17 and 6/2?
To subtract fractions 12/17 and 6/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 2 value i.e 34. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -39/17.
2. What is 12/17 minus 6/2 as a fraction?
12/17 minus 6/2 as a fraction is equal to -39/17.
3. How to subtract 12/17 and 6/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/17 and 6/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -39/17 quickly.