12/17 Minus 8/7, Solve 12/17 - 8/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/17 and 8/7 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 8/7?
The given fractions are 12/17 and 8/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/17 and 8/7
12/17 - 8/7
The LCM of 17 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 119
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 119
= 12 x 7 - 8 x 17/119
= 84 - 136/119
= -52/119
Result: -52/119
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/17 and 8/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/17 and 8/7?
To subtract fractions 12/17 and 8/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 7 value i.e 119. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -52/119.
2. What is 12/17 minus 8/7 as a fraction?
12/17 minus 8/7 as a fraction is equal to -52/119.
3. How to subtract 12/17 and 8/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/17 and 8/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -52/119 quickly.