Subtract 10/14 from 2/18, Solve 2/18

Subtract 10/14 from 2/18

2/18 - 10/14 is -38/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
10/14 = 10 × 9/14 × 9 = 90/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/126 - 90/126 = 14 - 90/126 = -76/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/63

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