Subtract 42/14 from 1/9
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 3 0/14
1/9 - 42/14 is -26/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
42/14 = 42 × 9/14 × 9 = 378/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/126 - 378/126 = 14 - 378/126 = -364/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/9
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