Subtract 2/14 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 2/14
14/9 - 2/14 is 89/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
14/9 = 14 × 14/9 × 14 = 196/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/126 - 18/126 = 196 - 18/126 = 178/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/63
- In mixed form: 126/63
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