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Subtract 63/14 from 1/12

1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 4 7/14

1/12 - 63/14 is -53/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    63/14 = 63 × 6/14 × 6 = 378/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/84 - 378/84 = 7 - 378/84 = -371/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/12

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