12/18 Minus 17/3, Solve 12/18 - 17/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/18 and 17/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/18 and 17/3?
The given fractions are 12/18 and 17/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/18 and 17/3
12/18 - 17/3
The LCM of 18 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 3 | 18, 3 |
| 6, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 6 x 1 = 18
= 12 x 1 - 17 x 6/18
= 12 - 102/18
= -90/18
= -5/1
Result: -5/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/18 and 17/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/18 and 17/3?
To subtract fractions 12/18 and 17/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 3 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/1.
2. What is 12/18 minus 17/3 as a fraction?
12/18 minus 17/3 as a fraction is equal to -5/1.
3. How to subtract 12/18 and 17/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/18 and 17/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/1 quickly.