Subtract 2/14 from 12/15
12/15 - 2/14 is 23/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
12/15 = 12 × 14/15 × 14 = 168/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
2/14 = 2 × 15/14 × 15 = 30/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/210 - 30/210 = 168 - 30/210 = 138/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/35
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