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Subtract 9/14 from 5/18

5/18 - 9/14 is -23/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/126 - 81/126 = 35 - 81/126 = -46/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/63

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