Subtract 81/84 from 8/14
8/14 - 81/84 is -11/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
8/14 = 8 × 6/14 × 6 = 48/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
81/84 = 81 × 1/84 × 1 = 81/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/84 - 81/84 = 48 - 81/84 = -33/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/28
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