4/17 Minus 12/7, Solve 4/17 - 12/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/17 and 12/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/17 and 12/7?
The given fractions are 4/17 and 12/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/17 and 12/7
4/17 - 12/7
The LCM of 17 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 119
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 119
= 4 x 7 - 12 x 17/119
= 28 - 204/119
= -176/119
Result: -176/119
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/17 and 12/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/17 and 12/7?
To subtract fractions 4/17 and 12/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 7 value i.e 119. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -176/119.
2. What is 4/17 minus 12/7 as a fraction?
4/17 minus 12/7 as a fraction is equal to -176/119.
3. How to subtract 4/17 and 12/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/17 and 12/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -176/119 quickly.