20/17 Minus 12/2, Solve 20/17 - 12/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/17 and 12/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/17 and 12/2?
The given fractions are 20/17 and 12/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/17 and 12/2
20/17 - 12/2
The LCM of 17 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 34
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 34
= 20 x 2 - 12 x 17/34
= 40 - 204/34
= -164/34
= -82/17
Result: -82/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/17 and 12/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/17 and 12/2?
To subtract fractions 20/17 and 12/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 2 value i.e 34. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -82/17.
2. What is 20/17 minus 12/2 as a fraction?
20/17 minus 12/2 as a fraction is equal to -82/17.
3. How to subtract 20/17 and 12/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/17 and 12/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -82/17 quickly.