Subtract 6/14 from 12/3, Solve 4 0/3

Subtract 6/14 from 12/3

1^st number: 4 0/3, 2^nd number: 6/14

12/3 - 6/14 is 25/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
12/3 = 12 × 14/3 × 14 = 168/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42
Subtract the two like fractions:
168/42 - 18/42 = 168 - 18/42 = 150/42
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/7
In mixed form: 34/7

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