Subtract 5/7 from 3/14
3/14 - 5/7 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
3/14 = 3 × 1/14 × 1 = 3/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
5/7 = 5 × 2/7 × 2 = 10/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/14 - 10/14 = 3 - 10/14 = -7/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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