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Subtract 7/15 from 14/3

1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 7/15

14/3 - 7/15 is 21/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 15 is 15

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
    14/3 = 14 × 5/3 × 5 = 70/15
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
    7/15 = 7 × 1/15 × 1 = 7/15
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/15 - 7/15 = 70 - 7/15 = 63/15
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  6. In mixed form: 41/5

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