17/12 Minus 3/7, Solve 17/12 - 3/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/12 and 3/7 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 3/7?
The given fractions are 17/12 and 3/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/12 and 3/7
17/12 - 3/7
The LCM of 12 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 84
= 17 x 7 - 3 x 12/84
= 119 - 36/84
= 83/84
Result: 83/84
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/12 and 3/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/12 and 3/7?
To subtract fractions 17/12 and 3/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 7 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 83/84.
2. What is 17/12 minus 3/7 as a fraction?
17/12 minus 3/7 as a fraction is equal to 83/84.
3. How to subtract 17/12 and 3/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/12 and 3/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 83/84 quickly.