Subtract 1/7 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 1/7
6/2 - 1/7 is 20/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
6/2 = 6 × 7/2 × 7 = 42/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
1/7 = 1 × 2/7 × 2 = 2/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/14 - 2/14 = 42 - 2/14 = 40/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
- In mixed form: 26/7
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