17/7 Minus 15/12, Solve 17/7 - 15/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/7 and 15/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/7 and 15/12?
The given fractions are 17/7 and 15/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/7 and 15/12
17/7 - 15/12
The LCM of 7 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 84
= 17 x 12 - 15 x 7/84
= 204 - 105/84
= 99/84
= 33/28
Result: 33/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/7 and 15/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/7 and 15/12?
To subtract fractions 17/7 and 15/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 12 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 33/28.
2. What is 17/7 minus 15/12 as a fraction?
17/7 minus 15/12 as a fraction is equal to 33/28.
3. How to subtract 17/7 and 15/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/7 and 15/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 33/28 quickly.