Subtract 7/14 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 7/14
142 - 714 is 132.
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,
142 = 14 × 72 × 7 = 9814 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
714 = 7 × 114 × 1 = 714 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9814 - 714 = 98 - 714 = 9114 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 132
- In mixed form: 612
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