12/14 Minus 14/8, Solve 12/14 - 14/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/14 and 14/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/14 and 14/8?
The given fractions are 12/14 and 14/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/14 and 14/8
12/14 - 14/8
The LCM of 14 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
| 2 | 14, 8 |
| 7, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 4 = 56
= 12 x 4 - 14 x 7/56
= 48 - 98/56
= -50/56
= -25/28
Result: -25/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/14 and 14/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/14 and 14/8?
To subtract fractions 12/14 and 14/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 8 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -25/28.
2. What is 12/14 minus 14/8 as a fraction?
12/14 minus 14/8 as a fraction is equal to -25/28.
3. How to subtract 12/14 and 14/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/14 and 14/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -25/28 quickly.