Subtract 9/3 from 5/14
1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 3 0/3
5/14 - 9/3 is -37/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
9/3 = 9 × 14/3 × 14 = 126/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/42 - 126/42 = 15 - 126/42 = -111/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/14
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