17/9 Minus 12/4, Solve 17/9 - 12/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/9 and 12/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/9 and 12/4?
The given fractions are 17/9 and 12/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/9 and 12/4
17/9 - 12/4
The LCM of 9 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 36
= 17 x 4 - 12 x 9/36
= 68 - 108/36
= -40/36
= -10/9
Result: -10/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/9 and 12/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/9 and 12/4?
To subtract fractions 17/9 and 12/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 4 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -10/9.
2. What is 17/9 minus 12/4 as a fraction?
17/9 minus 12/4 as a fraction is equal to -10/9.
3. How to subtract 17/9 and 12/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/9 and 12/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -10/9 quickly.