17/1 Minus 4/12, Solve 17/1 - 4/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/1 and 4/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/1 and 4/12?
The given fractions are 17/1 and 4/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/1 and 4/12
17/1 - 4/12
The LCM of 1 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 12
= 17 x 12 - 4 x 1/12
= 204 - 4/12
= 200/12
= 50/3
Result: 50/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/1 and 4/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/1 and 4/12?
To subtract fractions 17/1 and 4/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 12 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 50/3.
2. What is 17/1 minus 4/12 as a fraction?
17/1 minus 4/12 as a fraction is equal to 50/3.
3. How to subtract 17/1 and 4/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/1 and 4/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 50/3 quickly.