Subtract 1/84 from 1/14
1/14 - 1/84 is 5/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
1/14 = 1 × 6/14 × 6 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/84 - 1/84 = 6 - 1/84 = 5/84
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