Subtract 14/16 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 14/16
14/9 - 14/16 is 49/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
14/9 = 14 × 16/9 × 16 = 224/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/144 - 126/144 = 224 - 126/144 = 98/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/72
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