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Subtract 14/21 from 1/6

1/6 - 14/21 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   1/6 = 1 × 7/6 × 7 = 7/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   14/21 = 14 × 2/21 × 2 = 28/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/42 - 28/42 = 7 - 28/42 = -21/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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