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Subtract 2/7 from 6/4

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 2/7

6/4 - 2/7 is 17/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 7 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    6/4 = 6 × 7/4 × 7 = 42/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    2/7 = 2 × 4/7 × 4 = 8/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/28 - 8/28 = 42 - 8/28 = 34/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
  6. In mixed form: 13/14

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