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Subtract 2/14 from 18/9

1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 2/14

18/9 - 2/14 is 13/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    18/9 = 18 × 14/9 × 14 = 252/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/126 - 18/126 = 252 - 18/126 = 234/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
  6. In mixed form: 16/7

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