Subtract 14/9 from 14/20
1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 1 5/9
14/20 - 14/9 is -77/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/180 - 280/180 = 126 - 280/180 = -154/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/90
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