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Subtract 5/14 from 6/42

6/42 - 5/14 is -3/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    6/42 = 6 × 1/42 × 1 = 6/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/42 - 15/42 = 6 - 15/42 = -9/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/14

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