Subtract 4/14 from 10/12
10/12 - 4/14 is 23/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
4/14 = 4 × 6/14 × 6 = 24/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/84 - 24/84 = 70 - 24/84 = 46/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/42
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