14/12 Minus 17/5, Solve 14/12 - 17/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/12 and 17/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/12 and 17/5?
The given fractions are 14/12 and 17/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/12 and 17/5
14/12 - 17/5
The LCM of 12 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 14 x 5 - 17 x 12/60
= 70 - 204/60
= -134/60
= -67/30
Result: -67/30
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/12 and 17/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/12 and 17/5?
To subtract fractions 14/12 and 17/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 5 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -67/30.
2. What is 14/12 minus 17/5 as a fraction?
14/12 minus 17/5 as a fraction is equal to -67/30.
3. How to subtract 14/12 and 17/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/12 and 17/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -67/30 quickly.