Subtract 20/14 from 27/9
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 1 6/14
279 - 2014 is 117.
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,
279 = 27 × 149 × 14 = 378126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
2014 = 20 × 914 × 9 = 180126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378126 - 180126 = 378 - 180126 = 198126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117
- In mixed form: 147
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