Subtract 4/14 from 6/21
6/21 - 4/14 is 0/1.
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,
6/21 = 6 × 2/21 × 2 = 12/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
4/14 = 4 × 3/14 × 3 = 12/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/42 - 12/42 = 12 - 12/42 = 0/42 - The answer is 0
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