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Subtract 1/14 from 2/42

2/42 - 1/14 is -1/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    1/14 = 1 × 3/14 × 3 = 3/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/42 - 3/42 = 2 - 3/42 = -1/42

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