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Subtract 2/14 from 6/12

6/12 - 2/14 is 5/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    2/14 = 2 × 6/14 × 6 = 12/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/84 - 12/84 = 42 - 12/84 = 30/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/14

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