Subtract 4/14 from 9/12
912 - 414 is 1328.
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,
912 = 9 × 712 × 7 = 6384 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
414 = 4 × 614 × 6 = 2484 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6384 - 2484 = 63 - 2484 = 3984 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1328
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