The solution to 2/7-2/3 is -8/21

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simplify 2/7-2/3

Solution

simplify

\frac{2}{7} - \frac{2}{3}

- \frac{8}{21}

Decimal Notation

- 0.38095 \dots

Solution steps

\frac{2}{7} - \frac{2}{3}

Least Common Multiplier of

7, 3 : 21

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{6}{21} - \frac{14}{21}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a - b}{c}

= \frac{6 - 14}{21}

Subtract the numbers:

6 - 14 = - 8

= \frac{- 8}{21}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{- a}{b} = - \frac{a}{b}

= - \frac{8}{21}

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