Subtract 5/12 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 5/12
14/3 - 5/12 is 17/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
14/3 = 14 × 4/3 × 4 = 56/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
5/12 = 5 × 1/12 × 1 = 5/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/12 - 5/12 = 56 - 5/12 = 51/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/4
- In mixed form: 41/4
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