1/14 Minus 5/7, Solve 1/14 - 5/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/14 and 5/7 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 5/7?
The given fractions are 1/14 and 5/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/14 and 5/7
1/14 - 5/7
The LCM of 14 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
| 7 | 14, 7 |
| 2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 7 x 2 x 1 = 14
= 1 x 1 - 5 x 2/14
= 1 - 10/14
= -9/14
Result: -9/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/14 and 5/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/14 and 5/7?
To subtract fractions 1/14 and 5/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 7 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -9/14.
2. What is 1/14 minus 5/7 as a fraction?
1/14 minus 5/7 as a fraction is equal to -9/14.
3. How to subtract 1/14 and 5/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/14 and 5/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -9/14 quickly.