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