Subtract 24/14 from 20/9, Solve 2 2/9

Subtract 24/14 from 20/9

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 10/14

20/9 - 24/14 is 32/63.

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,
20/9 = 20 × 14/9 × 14 = 280/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
24/14 = 24 × 9/14 × 9 = 216/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/126 - 216/126 = 280 - 216/126 = 64/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/63

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