Subtract 4/7 from 4/6
46 - 47 is 221.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
46 = 4 × 76 × 7 = 2842 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
47 = 4 × 67 × 6 = 2442 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2842 - 2442 = 28 - 2442 = 442 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221
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