Subtract 9/4 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 2 1/4
146 - 94 is 112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
146 = 14 × 26 × 2 = 2812 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
94 = 9 × 34 × 3 = 2712 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2812 - 2712 = 28 - 2712 = 112
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