Subtract 5/14 from 5/18
5/18 - 5/14 is -5/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/126 - 45/126 = 35 - 45/126 = -10/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/63
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