Subtract 15/14 from 40/9
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 1 1/14
409 - 1514 is 425126.
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,
409 = 40 × 149 × 14 = 560126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
1514 = 15 × 914 × 9 = 135126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560126 - 135126 = 560 - 135126 = 425126 - In mixed form: 347126
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