3/7 Minus 12/17, Solve 3/7 - 12/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/7 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 3/7 and 12/17?
The given fractions are 3/7 and 12/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/7 and 12/17
3/7 - 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
= 3 x 17 - 12 x 7/119
= 51 - 84/119
= -33/119
Result: -33/119
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/7 and 12/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/7 and 12/17?
To subtract fractions 3/7 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 -33/119.
2. What is 3/7 minus 12/17 as a fraction?
3/7 minus 12/17 as a fraction is equal to -33/119.
3. How to subtract 3/7 and 12/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/7 and 12/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -33/119 quickly.