Subtract 12/50 from 14/84
14/84 - 12/50 is -11/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
12/50 = 12 × 42/50 × 42 = 504/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/2100 - 504/2100 = 350 - 504/2100 = -154/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/150
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 28/84-12/50 14/84-24/50 42/84-12/50 14/84-36/50 70/84-12/50 14/84-60/50 98/84-12/50 14/84-84/50