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Subtract 9/14 from 2/9

2/9 - 9/14 is -53/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/126 - 81/126 = 28 - 81/126 = -53/126

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