Subtract 9/14 from 4/15
415 - 914 is -79210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
415 = 4 × 1415 × 14 = 56210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
914 = 9 × 1514 × 15 = 135210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56210 - 135210 = 56 - 135210 = -79210
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