Subtract 72/9 from 2/14
1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 8 0/9
2/14 - 72/9 is -55/7.
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,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
72/9 = 72 × 14/9 × 14 = 1008/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/126 - 1008/126 = 18 - 1008/126 = -990/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/7
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