Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/5 and 12/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 6/5 and 12/17?

The given fractions are 6/5 and 12/17

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/5 and 12/17

6/5 - 12/17

The LCM of 5 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 85

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 85


= 6 x 17 - 12 x 5/85

= 102 - 60/85

= 42/85

Result: 42/85

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/5 and 12/17

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/5 and 12/17?

To subtract fractions 6/5 and 12/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 17 value i.e 85. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 42/85.

2. What is 6/5 minus 12/17 as a fraction?

6/5 minus 12/17 as a fraction is equal to 42/85.

3. How to subtract 6/5 and 12/17 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 6/5 and 12/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 42/85 quickly.