Subtract 84/14 from 6/21
1st number: 6/21, 2nd number: 6 0/14
6/21 - 84/14 is -40/7.
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,
84/14 = 84 × 3/14 × 3 = 252/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/42 - 252/42 = 12 - 252/42 = -240/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/7
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