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Subtract 3/7 from 15/6

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 3/7

15/6 - 3/7 is 29/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    15/6 = 15 × 7/6 × 7 = 105/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    3/7 = 3 × 6/7 × 6 = 18/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/42 - 18/42 = 105 - 18/42 = 87/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/14
  6. In mixed form: 21/14

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