17/5 Minus 12/3, Solve 17/5 - 12/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/5 and 12/3 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 12/3?
The given fractions are 17/5 and 12/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/5 and 12/3
17/5 - 12/3
The LCM of 5 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 15
= 17 x 3 - 12 x 5/15
= 51 - 60/15
= -9/15
= -3/5
Result: -3/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/5 and 12/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/5 and 12/3?
To subtract fractions 17/5 and 12/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 3 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/5.
2. What is 17/5 minus 12/3 as a fraction?
17/5 minus 12/3 as a fraction is equal to -3/5.
3. How to subtract 17/5 and 12/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/5 and 12/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/5 quickly.