Subtract 9/14 from 28/9
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 9/14
289 - 914 is 311126.
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,
289 = 28 × 149 × 14 = 392126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
914 = 9 × 914 × 9 = 81126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392126 - 81126 = 392 - 81126 = 311126 - In mixed form: 259126
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