12/8 Minus 17/20, Solve 12/8 - 17/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/8 and 17/20 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 17/20?
The given fractions are 12/8 and 17/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/8 and 17/20
12/8 - 17/20
The LCM of 8 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
| 2 | 8, 20 |
| 2 | 4, 10 |
| 2, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 = 40
= 12 x 5 - 17 x 2/40
= 60 - 34/40
= 26/40
= 13/20
Result: 13/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/8 and 17/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/8 and 17/20?
To subtract fractions 12/8 and 17/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 20 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/20.
2. What is 12/8 minus 17/20 as a fraction?
12/8 minus 17/20 as a fraction is equal to 13/20.
3. How to subtract 12/8 and 17/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/8 and 17/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/20 quickly.