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Subtract 18/4 from 6/14

1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 4 2/4

6/14 - 18/4 is -57/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    6/14 = 6 × 2/14 × 2 = 12/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    18/4 = 18 × 7/4 × 7 = 126/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/28 - 126/28 = 12 - 126/28 = -114/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/14

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