Subtract 3/14 from 15/9, Solve 1 6/9

Subtract 3/14 from 15/9

1^st number: 1 6/9, 2^nd number: 3/14

15/9 - 3/14 is 61/42.

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,
15/9 = 15 × 14/9 × 14 = 210/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/126 - 27/126 = 210 - 27/126 = 183/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42

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