1/14 Minus 2/4, Solve 1/14 - 2/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/14 and 2/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/14 and 2/4?
The given fractions are 1/14 and 2/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/14 and 2/4
1/14 - 2/4
The LCM of 14 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 28
| 2 | 14, 4 |
| 7, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 2 = 28
= 1 x 2 - 2 x 7/28
= 2 - 14/28
= -12/28
= -3/7
Result: -3/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/14 and 2/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/14 and 2/4?
To subtract fractions 1/14 and 2/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 4 value i.e 28. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/7.
2. What is 1/14 minus 2/4 as a fraction?
1/14 minus 2/4 as a fraction is equal to -3/7.
3. How to subtract 1/14 and 2/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/14 and 2/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/7 quickly.