Subtract 14/6 from 28/14
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 2 2/6
28/14 - 14/6 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
28/14 = 28 × 3/14 × 3 = 84/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
14/6 = 14 × 7/6 × 7 = 98/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/42 - 98/42 = 84 - 98/42 = -14/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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