Subtract 12/14 from 6/9
6/9 - 12/14 is -4/21.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 14/9 × 14 = 84/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
12/14 = 12 × 9/14 × 9 = 108/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/126 - 108/126 = 84 - 108/126 = -24/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/21
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