8/17 Minus 12/4, Solve 8/17 - 12/4 as a Fraction
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.
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
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
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.