Subtract 12/14 from 4/6
46 - 1214 is -421.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
46 = 4 × 76 × 7 = 2842 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
1214 = 12 × 314 × 3 = 3642 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2842 - 3642 = 28 - 3642 = -842 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -421
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