Subtract 8/7 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 1 1/7
14/6 - 8/7 is 25/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
14/6 = 14 × 7/6 × 7 = 98/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
8/7 = 8 × 6/7 × 6 = 48/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/42 - 48/42 = 98 - 48/42 = 50/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/21
- In mixed form: 14/21
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