Subtract 2/9 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 2/9
14/4 - 2/9 is 59/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
14/4 = 14 × 9/4 × 9 = 126/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/36 - 8/36 = 126 - 8/36 = 118/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/18
- In mixed form: 35/18
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