Subtract 12/14 from 8/84
8/84 - 12/14 is -16/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
8/84 = 8 × 1/84 × 1 = 8/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
12/14 = 12 × 6/14 × 6 = 72/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/84 - 72/84 = 8 - 72/84 = -64/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/21
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