Subtract 14/21 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 14/21
14/6 - 14/21 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 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 21 × 2 = 42,
14/21 = 14 × 2/21 × 2 = 28/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/42 - 28/42 = 98 - 28/42 = 70/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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