17/7 Minus 12/17, Solve 17/7 - 12/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/7 and 12/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/7 and 12/17?
The given fractions are 17/7 and 12/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/7 and 12/17
17/7 - 12/17
The LCM of 7 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 119
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 119
= 17 x 17 - 12 x 7/119
= 289 - 84/119
= 205/119
Result: 205/119
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/7 and 12/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/7 and 12/17?
To subtract fractions 17/7 and 12/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 17 value i.e 119. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 205/119.
2. What is 17/7 minus 12/17 as a fraction?
17/7 minus 12/17 as a fraction is equal to 205/119.
3. How to subtract 17/7 and 12/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/7 and 12/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 205/119 quickly.