12/9 Minus 17/7, Solve 12/9 - 17/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/9 and 17/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/9 and 17/7?
The given fractions are 12/9 and 17/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/9 and 17/7
12/9 - 17/7
The LCM of 9 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 63
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 63
= 12 x 7 - 17 x 9/63
= 84 - 153/63
= -69/63
= -23/21
Result: -23/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/9 and 17/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/9 and 17/7?
To subtract fractions 12/9 and 17/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 7 value i.e 63. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/21.
2. What is 12/9 minus 17/7 as a fraction?
12/9 minus 17/7 as a fraction is equal to -23/21.
3. How to subtract 12/9 and 17/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/9 and 17/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/21 quickly.