12/8 Minus 17/8, Solve 12/8 - 17/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/8 and 17/8 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 17/8?
The given fractions are 12/8 and 17/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/8 and 17/8
12/8 - 17/8
If the L.C.M of the denominators of the both fractions 12/8 and 17/8 are same, the numerators are subtracted directly taking the similar integer as the denominator
= 12 - 17/8
= -5/8
Result: -5/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/8 and 17/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/8 and 17/8?
To subtract fractions 12/8 and 17/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 8 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/8.
2. What is 12/8 minus 17/8 as a fraction?
12/8 minus 17/8 as a fraction is equal to -5/8.
3. How to subtract 12/8 and 17/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/8 and 17/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/8 quickly.