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Subtract 2/9 from 4/14

4/14 - 2/9 is 4/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 9 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    4/14 = 4 × 9/14 × 9 = 36/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/126 - 28/126 = 36 - 28/126 = 8/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/63

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