Subtract 49/9 from 18/14
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 5 4/9
18/14 - 49/9 is -262/63.
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,
18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
49/9 = 49 × 14/9 × 14 = 686/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/126 - 686/126 = 162 - 686/126 = -524/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -262/63
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