Subtract 14/7 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2 0/7
5/3 - 14/7 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
5/3 = 5 × 7/3 × 7 = 35/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
14/7 = 14 × 3/7 × 3 = 42/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/21 - 42/21 = 35 - 42/21 = -7/21 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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