Subtract 2/18 from 4/14
4/14 - 2/18 is 11/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
4/14 = 4 × 9/14 × 9 = 36/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/126 - 14/126 = 36 - 14/126 = 22/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/63
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