Subtract 1/42 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 1/42
146 - 142 is 9742.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 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 42 × 1 = 42,
142 = 1 × 142 × 1 = 142 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9842 - 142 = 98 - 142 = 9742 - In mixed form: 21342
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