Subtract 2/14 from 42/21
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 2/14
42/21 - 2/14 is 13/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
42/21 = 42 × 2/21 × 2 = 84/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/42 - 6/42 = 84 - 6/42 = 78/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
- In mixed form: 16/7
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