7/14 Minus 2/1, Solve 7/14 - 2/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/14 and 2/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/14 and 2/1?
The given fractions are 7/14 and 2/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/14 and 2/1
7/14 - 2/1
The LCM of 14 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 14
= 7 x 1 - 2 x 14/14
= 7 - 28/14
= -21/14
= -3/2
Result: -3/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/14 and 2/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/14 and 2/1?
To subtract fractions 7/14 and 2/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 1 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/2.
2. What is 7/14 minus 2/1 as a fraction?
7/14 minus 2/1 as a fraction is equal to -3/2.
3. How to subtract 7/14 and 2/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/14 and 2/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/2 quickly.