Subtract 18/14 from 2/27
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 1 4/14
2/27 - 18/14 is -229/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
2/27 = 2 × 14/27 × 14 = 28/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
18/14 = 18 × 27/14 × 27 = 486/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/378 - 486/378 = 28 - 486/378 = -458/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -229/189
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