Subtract 9/21 from 6/14
6/14 - 9/21 is 0/1.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
9/21 = 9 × 2/21 × 2 = 18/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/42 - 18/42 = 18 - 18/42 = 0/42 - The answer is 0
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