Subtract 5/7 from 6/14
6/14 - 5/7 is -2/7.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 1/14 × 1 = 6/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
5/7 = 5 × 2/7 × 2 = 10/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/14 - 10/14 = 6 - 10/14 = -4/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7
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