12/14 Minus 2/7, Solve 12/14 - 2/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/14 and 2/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/14 and 2/7?
The given fractions are 12/14 and 2/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/14 and 2/7
12/14 - 2/7
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
= 12 x 1 - 2 x 2/14
= 12 - 4/14
= 8/14
= 4/7
Result: 4/7
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
Subtract Fractions 10/3 and 9/15
Subtract Fractions 15/13 and 10/13
Subtract Fractions 12/8 and 13/17
Subtract Fractions 1/15 and 2/17
Subtract Fractions 19/2 and 1/10
Subtract Fractions 14/9 and 9/12
Subtract Fractions 5/12 and 16/8
Subtract Fractions 3/14 and 12/18
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/14 and 2/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/14 and 2/7?
To subtract fractions 12/14 and 2/7 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 4/7.
2. What is 12/14 minus 2/7 as a fraction?
12/14 minus 2/7 as a fraction is equal to 4/7.
3. How to subtract 12/14 and 2/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/14 and 2/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/7 quickly.