Subtract 15/42 from 1/14
1/14 - 15/42 is -2/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
1/14 = 1 × 3/14 × 3 = 3/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
15/42 = 15 × 1/42 × 1 = 15/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/42 - 15/42 = 3 - 15/42 = -12/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7
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