Subtract 14/28 from 6/9
6/9 - 14/28 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
6/9 = 6 × 28/9 × 28 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
14/28 = 14 × 9/28 × 9 = 126/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/252 - 126/252 = 168 - 126/252 = 42/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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