Subtract 6/3 from 18/14
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 2 0/3
18/14 - 6/3 is -5/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
18/14 = 18 × 3/14 × 3 = 54/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
6/3 = 6 × 14/3 × 14 = 84/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/42 - 84/42 = 54 - 84/42 = -30/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/7
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