14/4 Minus 17/12, Solve 14/4 - 17/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/4 and 17/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/4 and 17/12?
The given fractions are 14/4 and 17/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/4 and 17/12
14/4 - 17/12
The LCM of 4 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 4, 12 |
| 2 | 2, 6 |
| 1, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 x 3 = 12
= 14 x 3 - 17 x 1/12
= 42 - 17/12
= 25/12
Result: 25/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/4 and 17/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/4 and 17/12?
To subtract fractions 14/4 and 17/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 12 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 25/12.
2. What is 14/4 minus 17/12 as a fraction?
14/4 minus 17/12 as a fraction is equal to 25/12.
3. How to subtract 14/4 and 17/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/4 and 17/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 25/12 quickly.