Subtract 2/14 from 8/12
8/12 - 2/14 is 11/21.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
2/14 = 2 × 6/14 × 6 = 12/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/84 - 12/84 = 56 - 12/84 = 44/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/21
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