5/7 Minus 17/12, Solve 5/7 - 17/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/7 and 17/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/7 and 17/12?
The given fractions are 5/7 and 17/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/7 and 17/12
5/7 - 17/12
The LCM of 7 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 84
= 5 x 12 - 17 x 7/84
= 60 - 119/84
= -59/84
Result: -59/84
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/7 and 17/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/7 and 17/12?
To subtract fractions 5/7 and 17/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 12 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -59/84.
2. What is 5/7 minus 17/12 as a fraction?
5/7 minus 17/12 as a fraction is equal to -59/84.
3. How to subtract 5/7 and 17/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/7 and 17/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -59/84 quickly.