Subtract 3/14 from 8/12
8/12 - 3/14 is 19/42.
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,
3/14 = 3 × 6/14 × 6 = 18/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/84 - 18/84 = 56 - 18/84 = 38/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/42
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