7/14 Minus 5/4, Solve 7/14 - 5/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/14 and 5/4 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 5/4?
The given fractions are 7/14 and 5/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/14 and 5/4
7/14 - 5/4
The LCM of 14 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 28
| 2 | 14, 4 |
| 7, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 2 = 28
= 7 x 2 - 5 x 7/28
= 14 - 35/28
= -21/28
= -3/4
Result: -3/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/14 and 5/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/14 and 5/4?
To subtract fractions 7/14 and 5/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 4 value i.e 28. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/4.
2. What is 7/14 minus 5/4 as a fraction?
7/14 minus 5/4 as a fraction is equal to -3/4.
3. How to subtract 7/14 and 5/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/14 and 5/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/4 quickly.