Subtract 56/84 from 5/14
5/14 - 56/84 is -13/42.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 6/14 × 6 = 30/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
56/84 = 56 × 1/84 × 1 = 56/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/84 - 56/84 = 30 - 56/84 = -26/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/42
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