Subtract 14/9 from 16/14
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 1 5/9
16/14 - 14/9 is -26/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
16/14 = 16 × 9/14 × 9 = 144/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
14/9 = 14 × 14/9 × 14 = 196/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/126 - 196/126 = 144 - 196/126 = -52/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/63
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