Subtract 15/14 from 6/9
1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 1 1/14
69 - 1514 is -1742.
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,
69 = 6 × 149 × 14 = 84126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
1514 = 15 × 914 × 9 = 135126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84126 - 135126 = 84 - 135126 = -51126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1742
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