2/17 Minus 12/5, Solve 2/17 - 12/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/17 and 12/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/17 and 12/5?
The given fractions are 2/17 and 12/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/17 and 12/5
2/17 - 12/5
The LCM of 17 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 85
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 85
= 2 x 5 - 12 x 17/85
= 10 - 204/85
= -194/85
Result: -194/85
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/17 and 12/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/17 and 12/5?
To subtract fractions 2/17 and 12/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 5 value i.e 85. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -194/85.
2. What is 2/17 minus 12/5 as a fraction?
2/17 minus 12/5 as a fraction is equal to -194/85.
3. How to subtract 2/17 and 12/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/17 and 12/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -194/85 quickly.