Subtract 6/14 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 6/14
16/6 - 6/14 is 47/21.
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,
16/6 = 16 × 7/6 × 7 = 112/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/42 - 18/42 = 112 - 18/42 = 94/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/21
- In mixed form: 25/21
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