Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/17 and 12/4 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 8/17 and 12/4?

The given fractions are 8/17 and 12/4

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/17 and 12/4

8/17 - 12/4

The LCM of 17 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 68

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 68


= 8 x 4 - 12 x 17/68

= 32 - 204/68

= -172/68

= -43/17

Result: -43/17

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/17 and 12/4

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/17 and 12/4?

To subtract fractions 8/17 and 12/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 4 value i.e 68. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -43/17.

2. What is 8/17 minus 12/4 as a fraction?

8/17 minus 12/4 as a fraction is equal to -43/17.

3. How to subtract 8/17 and 12/4 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 8/17 and 12/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -43/17 quickly.