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Subtract 5/7 from 14/12

1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 5/7

14/12 - 5/7 is 19/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    14/12 = 14 × 7/12 × 7 = 98/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    5/7 = 5 × 12/7 × 12 = 60/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/84 - 60/84 = 98 - 60/84 = 38/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/42

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