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Subtract 14/49 from 2/9

2/9 - 14/49 is -4/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    2/9 = 2 × 49/9 × 49 = 98/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    14/49 = 14 × 9/49 × 9 = 126/441
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/441 - 126/441 = 98 - 126/441 = -28/441
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/63

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