Subtract 5/12 from 9/14
914 - 512 is 1984.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
914 = 9 × 614 × 6 = 5484 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
512 = 5 × 712 × 7 = 3584 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5484 - 3584 = 54 - 3584 = 1984
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