Question

what should be subtracted from 12/14 to get 2​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the required number be x

By problem,

$12 \div 14 - x = 2 \\ - x = 2 - 12 \div 14 \\ - x = 28 - 12 \div 14 \\ - x = 16 \div 14 \\ x = - 16 \div 14 = - 8 \div 7$

Thus your answer is -8/7