12/8 Minus 1/17, Solve 12/8 - 1/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/8 and 1/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/8 and 1/17?
The given fractions are 12/8 and 1/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/8 and 1/17
12/8 - 1/17
The LCM of 8 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 136
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 136
= 12 x 17 - 1 x 8/136
= 204 - 8/136
= 196/136
= 49/34
Result: 49/34
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/8 and 1/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/8 and 1/17?
To subtract fractions 12/8 and 1/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 17 value i.e 136. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 49/34.
2. What is 12/8 minus 1/17 as a fraction?
12/8 minus 1/17 as a fraction is equal to 49/34.
3. How to subtract 12/8 and 1/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/8 and 1/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 49/34 quickly.