Subtract 7/14 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 7/14
62 - 714 is 52.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 14 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
62 = 6 × 72 × 7 = 4214 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
714 = 7 × 114 × 1 = 714 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4214 - 714 = 42 - 714 = 3514 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52
- In mixed form: 212
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