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Subtract 2/21 from 10/14

10/14 - 2/21 is 13/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    10/14 = 10 × 3/14 × 3 = 30/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    2/21 = 2 × 2/21 × 2 = 4/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/42 - 4/42 = 30 - 4/42 = 26/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/21

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