Subtract 2/14 from 5/84
5/84 - 2/14 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
2/14 = 2 × 6/14 × 6 = 12/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/84 - 12/84 = 5 - 12/84 = -7/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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