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Subtract 3/14 from 2/12

2/12 - 3/14 is -1/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    3/14 = 3 × 6/14 × 6 = 18/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/84 - 18/84 = 14 - 18/84 = -4/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21

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