Subtract 36/9 from 14/21
1st number: 14/21, 2nd number: 4 0/9
14/21 - 36/9 is -10/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
14/21 = 14 × 3/21 × 3 = 42/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
36/9 = 36 × 7/9 × 7 = 252/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/63 - 252/63 = 42 - 252/63 = -210/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3
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