7/12 Minus 3/17, Solve 7/12 - 3/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/12 and 3/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/12 and 3/17?
The given fractions are 7/12 and 3/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/12 and 3/17
7/12 - 3/17
The LCM of 12 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 204
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 204
= 7 x 17 - 3 x 12/204
= 119 - 36/204
= 83/204
Result: 83/204
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/12 and 3/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/12 and 3/17?
To subtract fractions 7/12 and 3/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 17 value i.e 204. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 83/204.
2. What is 7/12 minus 3/17 as a fraction?
7/12 minus 3/17 as a fraction is equal to 83/204.
3. How to subtract 7/12 and 3/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/12 and 3/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 83/204 quickly.