Subtract 14/7 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 2 0/7
14/3 - 14/7 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
14/3 = 14 × 7/3 × 7 = 98/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
14/7 = 14 × 3/7 × 3 = 42/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/21 - 42/21 = 98 - 42/21 = 56/21 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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