Subtract 1/14 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 1/14
146 - 114 is 9542.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
146 = 14 × 76 × 7 = 9842 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
114 = 1 × 314 × 3 = 342 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9842 - 342 = 98 - 342 = 9542 - In mixed form: 21142
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