Subtract 18/14 from 2/9, Solve 2/9 - 1 4/14 as a fraction

Subtract 18/14 from 2/9

1^st number: 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 4/14

2/9 - 18/14 is -67/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
28/126 - 162/126 = 28 - 162/126 = -134/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/63

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