Subtract 6/18 from 4/14
4/14 - 6/18 is -1/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
4/14 = 4 × 9/14 × 9 = 36/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/126 - 42/126 = 36 - 42/126 = -6/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21
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