Subtract 4/15 from 9/14
914 - 415 is 79210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
914 = 9 × 1514 × 15 = 135210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
415 = 4 × 1415 × 14 = 56210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135210 - 56210 = 135 - 56210 = 79210
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