Subtract 14/36 from 9/5
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 14/36
9/5 - 14/36 is 127/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
9/5 = 9 × 36/5 × 36 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/180 - 70/180 = 324 - 70/180 = 254/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/90
- In mixed form: 137/90
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