Subtract 42/14 from 5/21
1st number: 5/21, 2nd number: 3 0/14
5/21 - 42/14 is -58/21.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 2/21 × 2 = 10/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
42/14 = 42 × 3/14 × 3 = 126/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/42 - 126/42 = 10 - 126/42 = -116/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/21
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