14/12 Minus 14/7, Solve 14/12 - 14/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/12 and 14/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/12 and 14/7?
The given fractions are 14/12 and 14/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/12 and 14/7
14/12 - 14/7
The LCM of 12 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 84
= 14 x 7 - 14 x 12/84
= 98 - 168/84
= -70/84
= -5/6
Result: -5/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/12 and 14/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/12 and 14/7?
To subtract fractions 14/12 and 14/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 7 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/6.
2. What is 14/12 minus 14/7 as a fraction?
14/12 minus 14/7 as a fraction is equal to -5/6.
3. How to subtract 14/12 and 14/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/12 and 14/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/6 quickly.