17/18 Minus 12/6, Solve 17/18 - 12/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/18 and 12/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/18 and 12/6?
The given fractions are 17/18 and 12/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/18 and 12/6
17/18 - 12/6
The LCM of 18 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 2 | 18, 6 |
| 3 | 9, 3 |
| 1, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 1 x 3 = 18
= 17 x 1 - 12 x 3/18
= 17 - 36/18
= -19/18
Result: -19/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/18 and 12/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/18 and 12/6?
To subtract fractions 17/18 and 12/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 6 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -19/18.
2. What is 17/18 minus 12/6 as a fraction?
17/18 minus 12/6 as a fraction is equal to -19/18.
3. How to subtract 17/18 and 12/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/18 and 12/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/18 quickly.