Subtract 9/42 from 5/14
514 - 942 is 17.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
514 = 5 × 314 × 3 = 1542 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
942 = 9 × 142 × 1 = 942 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1542 - 942 = 15 - 942 = 642 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17
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