Subtract 10/14 from 14/6, Solve 2 2/6

Subtract 10/14 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 10/14

14/6 - 10/14 is 34/21.

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,
14/6 = 14 × 7/6 × 7 = 98/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
10/14 = 10 × 3/14 × 3 = 30/42
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/42 - 30/42 = 98 - 30/42 = 68/42
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21

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