Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/5 and 2/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 12/5 and 2/14?

The given fractions are 12/5 and 2/14

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/5 and 2/14

12/5 - 2/14

The LCM of 5 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 70

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 70


= 12 x 14 - 2 x 5/70

= 168 - 10/70

= 158/70

= 79/35

Result: 79/35

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/5 and 2/14

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/5 and 2/14?

To subtract fractions 12/5 and 2/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 14 value i.e 70. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 79/35.

2. What is 12/5 minus 2/14 as a fraction?

12/5 minus 2/14 as a fraction is equal to 79/35.

3. How to subtract 12/5 and 2/14 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 12/5 and 2/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 79/35 quickly.