Subtract 15/5 from 14/42
1st number: 14/42, 2nd number: 3 0/5
14/42 - 15/5 is -8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
15/5 = 15 × 42/5 × 42 = 630/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/210 - 630/210 = 70 - 630/210 = -560/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/3
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