1/3 Minus 2/14, Solve 1/3 - 2/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/3 and 2/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/3 and 2/14?
The given fractions are 1/3 and 2/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/3 and 2/14
1/3 - 2/14
The LCM of 3 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 42
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 42
= 1 x 14 - 2 x 3/42
= 14 - 6/42
= 8/42
= 4/21
Result: 4/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/3 and 2/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/3 and 2/14?
To subtract fractions 1/3 and 2/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 14 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 4/21.
2. What is 1/3 minus 2/14 as a fraction?
1/3 minus 2/14 as a fraction is equal to 4/21.
3. How to subtract 1/3 and 2/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/3 and 2/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/21 quickly.