Subtract 32/42 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 32/42
14/12 - 32/42 is 17/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
14/12 = 14 × 7/12 × 7 = 98/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
32/42 = 32 × 2/42 × 2 = 64/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/84 - 64/84 = 98 - 64/84 = 34/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 28/12-32/42 14/12-64/42 14/24-32/42 14/12-32/84 42/12-32/42 14/12-96/42 14/36-32/42 70/12-32/42 14/60-32/42 98/12-32/42 14/84-32/42