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Subtract 8/14 from 21/6

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 8/14

21/6 - 8/14 is 41/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    21/6 = 21 × 7/6 × 7 = 147/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    8/14 = 8 × 3/14 × 3 = 24/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    147/42 - 24/42 = 147 - 24/42 = 123/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/14
  6. In mixed form: 213/14

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