Subtract 1/14 from 7/12
712 - 114 is 4384.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
712 = 7 × 712 × 7 = 4984 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
114 = 1 × 614 × 6 = 684 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4984 - 684 = 49 - 684 = 4384
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