Subtract 4/27 from 2/14
2/14 - 4/27 is -1/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
2/14 = 2 × 27/14 × 27 = 54/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
4/27 = 4 × 14/27 × 14 = 56/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/378 - 56/378 = 54 - 56/378 = -2/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/189
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