Subtract 7/14 from 2/8
2/8 - 7/14 is -1/4.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 4/14 × 4 = 28/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/56 - 28/56 = 14 - 28/56 = -14/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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