Subtract 15/12 from 6/14
1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 1 3/12
614 - 1512 is -2328.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
614 = 6 × 614 × 6 = 3684 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
1512 = 15 × 712 × 7 = 10584 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3684 - 10584 = 36 - 10584 = -6984 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2328
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