Subtract 4/14 from 1/27
1/27 - 4/14 is -47/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
1/27 = 1 × 14/27 × 14 = 14/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
4/14 = 4 × 27/14 × 27 = 108/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/378 - 108/378 = 14 - 108/378 = -94/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/189
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