Subtract 2/14 from 21/6, Solve 3 3/6

Subtract 2/14 from 21/6

1^st number: 3 3/6, 2^nd number: 2/14

21/6 - 2/14 is 47/14.

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,
21/6 = 21 × 7/6 × 7 = 147/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42
Subtract the two like fractions:
147/42 - 6/42 = 147 - 6/42 = 141/42
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/14
In mixed form: 35/14

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