15/17 Minus 12/3, Solve 15/17 - 12/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/17 and 12/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/17 and 12/3?
The given fractions are 15/17 and 12/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/17 and 12/3
15/17 - 12/3
The LCM of 17 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 51
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 51
= 15 x 3 - 12 x 17/51
= 45 - 204/51
= -159/51
= -53/17
Result: -53/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/17 and 12/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/17 and 12/3?
To subtract fractions 15/17 and 12/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 3 value i.e 51. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -53/17.
2. What is 15/17 minus 12/3 as a fraction?
15/17 minus 12/3 as a fraction is equal to -53/17.
3. How to subtract 15/17 and 12/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/17 and 12/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -53/17 quickly.