Question

What is the answer of 4 2/7-3/14

Answer 1

Step 1 ) Convert mixed number to improper fraction.

`\displaystyle\ 4 (2)/(7)`

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`\displaystyle(30)/(7)`

Step 2 ) Change uncommon denominators to common denominators.

`\displaystyle(30)/(7) * (2)/(2) = (30)/(14)`

Step 3 ) Insert new fraction into equation.

`\displaystyle(30)/(7) - (3)/(14)`

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`\displaystyle(30)/(14) - (3)/(14)`

Step 4 ) Subtract the numerators.

`\displaystyle(30)/(14) - (3)/(14)`

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`\displaystyle(57)/(14)`

Bonus Step ) Convert to mixed fraction.

`\displaystyle(57)/(14)`

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`\displaystyle\ 4 (1)/(14)`

The mixed fraction is now in simplest form, so the answer is...

`\displaystyle(57)/(14)`

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- Marlon Nunez