Subtract 18/42 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 18/42
14/3 - 18/42 is 89/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
14/3 = 14 × 14/3 × 14 = 196/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
18/42 = 18 × 1/42 × 1 = 18/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/42 - 18/42 = 196 - 18/42 = 178/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/21
- In mixed form: 45/21
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