Answers

Subtract 14/6 from 7/21

1^st number: 7/21, 2^nd number: 2 2/6

7/21 - 14/6 is -2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   7/21 = 7 × 2/21 × 2 = 14/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   14/6 = 14 × 7/6 × 7 = 98/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/42 - 98/42 = 14 - 98/42 = -84/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1

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