Subtract 9/14 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 9/14
85 - 914 is 6770.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
85 = 8 × 145 × 14 = 11270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
914 = 9 × 514 × 5 = 4570 - Subtract the two like fractions:
11270 - 4570 = 112 - 4570 = 6770
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