Subtract 2/14 from 12/56
12/56 - 2/14 is 1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
12/56 = 12 × 1/56 × 1 = 12/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
2/14 = 2 × 4/14 × 4 = 8/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/56 - 8/56 = 12 - 8/56 = 4/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14
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