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Subtract 27/14 from 2/18

1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 1 13/14

2/18 - 27/14 is -229/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    27/14 = 27 × 9/14 × 9 = 243/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/126 - 243/126 = 14 - 243/126 = -229/126

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