Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/3 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 9/3 and 12/17?

The given fractions are 9/3 and 12/17

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/3 and 12/17

9/3 - 12/17

The LCM of 3 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 51

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 51


= 9 x 17 - 12 x 3/51

= 153 - 36/51

= 117/51

= 39/17

Result: 39/17

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/3 and 12/17

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/3 and 12/17?

To subtract fractions 9/3 and 12/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 17 value i.e 51. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 39/17.

2. What is 9/3 minus 12/17 as a fraction?

9/3 minus 12/17 as a fraction is equal to 39/17.

3. How to subtract 9/3 and 12/17 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 9/3 and 12/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 39/17 quickly.