Find common denominator: Find a common denominator for the fractions 143 and 76.14 is the least common denominator.
Convert to common denominator: Convert 76 to a fraction with a denominator of 14 by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by 2.76=(7×2)(6×2)=1412
Subtract fractions: Now subtract the fractions: 143−1412.143−1412=−149
Combine whole number: Combine the whole number with the fraction: 2−149.Since there's no whole number to subtract from, we just bring down the 2.Final answer: 2−149