Subtract 4/9 from 4/14
414 - 49 is -1063.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
414 = 4 × 914 × 9 = 36126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
49 = 4 × 149 × 14 = 56126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36126 - 56126 = 36 - 56126 = -20126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1063
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