Subtract 18/14 from 5/9
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 4/14
5/9 - 18/14 is -46/63.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/126 - 162/126 = 70 - 162/126 = -92/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/63
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