12/2 Minus 16/17, Solve 12/2 - 16/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/2 and 16/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/2 and 16/17?
The given fractions are 12/2 and 16/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/2 and 16/17
12/2 - 16/17
The LCM of 2 and 17 (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 17 - 16 x 2/34
= 204 - 32/34
= 172/34
= 86/17
Result: 86/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/2 and 16/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/2 and 16/17?
To subtract fractions 12/2 and 16/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 17 value i.e 34. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 86/17.
2. What is 12/2 minus 16/17 as a fraction?
12/2 minus 16/17 as a fraction is equal to 86/17.
3. How to subtract 12/2 and 16/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/2 and 16/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 86/17 quickly.