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Subtract 15/7 from 14/2

1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 2 1/7

14/2 - 15/7 is 34/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 7 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
    14/2 = 14 × 7/2 × 7 = 98/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    15/7 = 15 × 2/7 × 2 = 30/14
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/14 - 30/14 = 98 - 30/14 = 68/14
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/7
  6. In mixed form: 46/7

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