Subtract 8/9 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 8/9
14/2 - 8/9 is 55/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
14/2 = 14 × 9/2 × 9 = 126/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
8/9 = 8 × 2/9 × 2 = 16/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/18 - 16/18 = 126 - 16/18 = 110/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/9
- In mixed form: 61/9
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