17/2 Minus 6/12, Solve 17/2 - 6/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/2 and 6/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/2 and 6/12?
The given fractions are 17/2 and 6/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/2 and 6/12
17/2 - 6/12
The LCM of 2 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 2, 12 |
| 1, 6 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 6 = 12
= 17 x 6 - 6 x 1/12
= 102 - 6/12
= 96/12
= 8/1
Result: 8/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/2 and 6/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/2 and 6/12?
To subtract fractions 17/2 and 6/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 12 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 8/1.
2. What is 17/2 minus 6/12 as a fraction?
17/2 minus 6/12 as a fraction is equal to 8/1.
3. How to subtract 17/2 and 6/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/2 and 6/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 8/1 quickly.