Subtract 14/21 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 14/21
5/2 - 14/21 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
5/2 = 5 × 21/2 × 21 = 105/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
14/21 = 14 × 2/21 × 2 = 28/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/42 - 28/42 = 105 - 28/42 = 77/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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