12/9 Minus 9/17, Solve 12/9 - 9/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/9 and 9/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/9 and 9/17?
The given fractions are 12/9 and 9/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/9 and 9/17
12/9 - 9/17
The LCM of 9 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 153
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 153
= 12 x 17 - 9 x 9/153
= 204 - 81/153
= 123/153
= 41/51
Result: 41/51
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/9 and 9/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/9 and 9/17?
To subtract fractions 12/9 and 9/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 17 value i.e 153. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 41/51.
2. What is 12/9 minus 9/17 as a fraction?
12/9 minus 9/17 as a fraction is equal to 41/51.
3. How to subtract 12/9 and 9/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/9 and 9/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 41/51 quickly.