4/9 Minus 12/17, Solve 4/9 - 12/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/9 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 4/9 and 12/17?
The given fractions are 4/9 and 12/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/9 and 12/17
4/9 - 12/17
The LCM of 9 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 153
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 153
= 4 x 17 - 12 x 9/153
= 68 - 108/153
= -40/153
Result: -40/153
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/9 and 12/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/9 and 12/17?
To subtract fractions 4/9 and 12/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 17 value i.e 153. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -40/153.
2. What is 4/9 minus 12/17 as a fraction?
4/9 minus 12/17 as a fraction is equal to -40/153.
3. How to subtract 4/9 and 12/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/9 and 12/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -40/153 quickly.