Subtract 5/14 from 6/9
69 - 514 is 1342.
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,
514 = 5 × 914 × 9 = 45126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84126 - 45126 = 84 - 45126 = 39126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1342
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