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Subtract 5/3 from 3/14

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

3/14 - 5/3 is -61/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    3/14 = 3 × 3/14 × 3 = 9/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    5/3 = 5 × 14/3 × 14 = 70/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/42 - 70/42 = 9 - 70/42 = -61/42

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