Subtract 5/14 from 2/8
2/8 - 5/14 is -3/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
2/8 = 2 × 7/8 × 7 = 14/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
5/14 = 5 × 4/14 × 4 = 20/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/56 - 20/56 = 14 - 20/56 = -6/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/28
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