Subtract 14/42 from 14/18
14/18 - 14/42 is 4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
14/42 = 14 × 3/42 × 3 = 42/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/126 - 42/126 = 98 - 42/126 = 56/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9
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