Subtract 36/14 from 1/9, Solve 1/9 - 2 8/14 as a fraction

Subtract 36/14 from 1/9

1^st number: 1/9, 2^nd number: 2 8/14

1/9 - 36/14 is -155/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
1/9 = 1 × 14/9 × 14 = 14/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
36/14 = 36 × 9/14 × 9 = 324/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/126 - 324/126 = 14 - 324/126 = -310/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/63

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