Subtract 12/14 from 36/5
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 12/14
36/5 - 12/14 is 222/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
36/5 = 36 × 14/5 × 14 = 504/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/70 - 60/70 = 504 - 60/70 = 444/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 222/35
- In mixed form: 612/35
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