Subtract 14/16 from 4/9
4/9 - 14/16 is -31/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
4/9 = 4 × 16/9 × 16 = 64/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/144 - 126/144 = 64 - 126/144 = -62/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/72
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