9/3 Minus 12/17, Solve 9/3 - 12/17 as a Fraction
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.
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
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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.