Subtract 9/14 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 9/14
72/9 - 9/14 is 103/14.
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,
72/9 = 72 × 14/9 × 14 = 1008/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/126 - 81/126 = 1008 - 81/126 = 927/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/14
- In mixed form: 75/14
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