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Subtract 42/15 from 1/14

1st number: 1/14, 2nd number: 2 12/15

1/14 - 42/15 is -191/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    1/14 = 1 × 15/14 × 15 = 15/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    42/15 = 42 × 14/15 × 14 = 588/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/210 - 588/210 = 15 - 588/210 = -573/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/70

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