8/17 Minus 12/6, Solve 8/17 - 12/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/17 and 12/6 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 12/6?
The given fractions are 8/17 and 12/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/17 and 12/6
8/17 - 12/6
The LCM of 17 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 102
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 102
= 8 x 6 - 12 x 17/102
= 48 - 204/102
= -156/102
= -26/17
Result: -26/17
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/17 and 12/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/17 and 12/6?
To subtract fractions 8/17 and 12/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 6 value i.e 102. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -26/17.
2. What is 8/17 minus 12/6 as a fraction?
8/17 minus 12/6 as a fraction is equal to -26/17.
3. How to subtract 8/17 and 12/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/17 and 12/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -26/17 quickly.