Subtract 7/84 from 4/14
4/14 - 7/84 is 17/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
4/14 = 4 × 6/14 × 6 = 24/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
7/84 = 7 × 1/84 × 1 = 7/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/84 - 7/84 = 24 - 7/84 = 17/84
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