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Subtract 1/12 from 36/14

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 1/12

36/14 - 1/12 is 209/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    36/14 = 36 × 6/14 × 6 = 216/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    216/84 - 7/84 = 216 - 7/84 = 209/84
  5. In mixed form: 241/84

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