Subtract 6/14 from 4/9
49 - 614 is 163.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
49 = 4 × 149 × 14 = 56126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
614 = 6 × 914 × 9 = 54126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56126 - 54126 = 56 - 54126 = 2126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163
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