Subtract 14/3 from 2/42
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 4 2/3
2/42 - 14/3 is -97/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
14/3 = 14 × 14/3 × 14 = 196/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/42 - 196/42 = 2 - 196/42 = -194/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/21
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