Subtract 7/9 from 8/14
814 - 79 is -1363.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
814 = 8 × 914 × 9 = 72126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
79 = 7 × 149 × 14 = 98126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72126 - 98126 = 72 - 98126 = -26126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1363
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