Subtract 21/9 from 14/16
1st number: 14/16, 2nd number: 2 3/9
14/16 - 21/9 is -35/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
21/9 = 21 × 16/9 × 16 = 336/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/144 - 336/144 = 126 - 336/144 = -210/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/24
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