Subtract 7/15 from 14/42
14/42 - 7/15 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 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 15 × 14 = 210,
7/15 = 7 × 14/15 × 14 = 98/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/210 - 98/210 = 70 - 98/210 = -28/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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