Subtract 9/14 from 2/12
2/12 - 9/14 is -10/21.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 6/14 × 6 = 54/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/84 - 54/84 = 14 - 54/84 = -40/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/21
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