17/12 Minus 18/6, Solve 17/12 - 18/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/12 and 18/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/12 and 18/6?
The given fractions are 17/12 and 18/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/12 and 18/6
17/12 - 18/6
The LCM of 12 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 12, 6 |
| 3 | 6, 3 |
| 2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 12
= 17 x 1 - 18 x 2/12
= 17 - 36/12
= -19/12
Result: -19/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/12 and 18/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/12 and 18/6?
To subtract fractions 17/12 and 18/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 6 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -19/12.
2. What is 17/12 minus 18/6 as a fraction?
17/12 minus 18/6 as a fraction is equal to -19/12.
3. How to subtract 17/12 and 18/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/12 and 18/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/12 quickly.