Subtract 7/9 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 7/9
144 - 79 is 4918.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
144 = 14 × 94 × 9 = 12636 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
79 = 7 × 49 × 4 = 2836 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12636 - 2836 = 126 - 2836 = 9836 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4918
- In mixed form: 21318
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