12/4 Minus 13/17, Solve 12/4 - 13/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/4 and 13/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/4 and 13/17?
The given fractions are 12/4 and 13/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/4 and 13/17
12/4 - 13/17
The LCM of 4 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 68
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 68
= 12 x 17 - 13 x 4/68
= 204 - 52/68
= 152/68
= 38/17
Result: 38/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/4 and 13/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/4 and 13/17?
To subtract fractions 12/4 and 13/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 17 value i.e 68. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 38/17.
2. What is 12/4 minus 13/17 as a fraction?
12/4 minus 13/17 as a fraction is equal to 38/17.
3. How to subtract 12/4 and 13/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/4 and 13/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 38/17 quickly.