Subtract 4/7 from 14/81
14/81 - 4/7 is -226/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 7 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
14/81 = 14 × 7/81 × 7 = 98/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
4/7 = 4 × 81/7 × 81 = 324/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/567 - 324/567 = 98 - 324/567 = -226/567
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