17/5 Minus 12/20, Solve 17/5 - 12/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/5 and 12/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/5 and 12/20?
The given fractions are 17/5 and 12/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/5 and 12/20
17/5 - 12/20
The LCM of 5 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 5 | 5, 20 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 1 x 4 = 20
= 17 x 4 - 12 x 1/20
= 68 - 12/20
= 56/20
= 14/5
Result: 14/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/5 and 12/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/5 and 12/20?
To subtract fractions 17/5 and 12/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 14/5.
2. What is 17/5 minus 12/20 as a fraction?
17/5 minus 12/20 as a fraction is equal to 14/5.
3. How to subtract 17/5 and 12/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/5 and 12/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 14/5 quickly.