Subtract 1/14 from 2/12
2/12 - 1/14 is 2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
1/14 = 1 × 6/14 × 6 = 6/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/84 - 6/84 = 14 - 6/84 = 8/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21
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