Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/8 and 10/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 12/8 and 10/17?

The given fractions are 12/8 and 10/17

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/8 and 10/17

12/8 - 10/17

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 - 10 x 8/136

= 204 - 80/136

= 124/136

= 31/34

Result: 31/34

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/8 and 10/17

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/8 and 10/17?

To subtract fractions 12/8 and 10/17 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 31/34.

2. What is 12/8 minus 10/17 as a fraction?

12/8 minus 10/17 as a fraction is equal to 31/34.

3. How to subtract 12/8 and 10/17 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 12/8 and 10/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 31/34 quickly.