Subtract 4/14 from 7/9
79 - 414 is 3163.
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,
79 = 7 × 149 × 14 = 98126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
414 = 4 × 914 × 9 = 36126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98126 - 36126 = 98 - 36126 = 62126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3163
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