Subtract 14/8 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 1 6/8
219 - 148 is 712.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
219 = 21 × 89 × 8 = 16872 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
148 = 14 × 98 × 9 = 12672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16872 - 12672 = 168 - 12672 = 4272 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 712
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