Subtract 7/21 from 5/14
5/14 - 7/21 is 1/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
7/21 = 7 × 2/21 × 2 = 14/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/42 - 14/42 = 15 - 14/42 = 1/42
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