Subtract 4/14 from 20/9
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 4/14
20/9 - 4/14 is 122/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
4/14 = 4 × 9/14 × 9 = 36/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/126 - 36/126 = 280 - 36/126 = 244/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/63
- In mixed form: 159/63
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