Subtract 9/27 from 1/14
114 - 927 is -1142.
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,
114 = 1 × 2714 × 27 = 27378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
927 = 9 × 1427 × 14 = 126378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27378 - 126378 = 27 - 126378 = -99378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1142
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