Subtract 6/14 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 6/14
63 - 614 is 117.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
63 = 6 × 143 × 14 = 8442 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
614 = 6 × 314 × 3 = 1842 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8442 - 1842 = 84 - 1842 = 6642 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117
- In mixed form: 147
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