Subtract 28/9 from 2/14, Solve 2/14

Subtract 28/9 from 2/14

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

2/14 - 28/9 is -187/63.

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,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
28/9 = 28 × 14/9 × 14 = 392/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/126 - 392/126 = 18 - 392/126 = -374/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/63

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