Subtract 2/15 from 1/14
1/14 - 2/15 is -13/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
1/14 = 1 × 15/14 × 15 = 15/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/210 - 28/210 = 15 - 28/210 = -13/210
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