14/3 Minus 5/9, Solve 14/3 - 5/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/3 and 5/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/3 and 5/9?
The given fractions are 14/3 and 5/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/3 and 5/9
14/3 - 5/9
The LCM of 3 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 9
| 3 | 3, 9 |
| 1, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 1 x 3 = 9
= 14 x 3 - 5 x 1/9
= 42 - 5/9
= 37/9
Result: 37/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/3 and 5/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/3 and 5/9?
To subtract fractions 14/3 and 5/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 9 value i.e 9. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 37/9.
2. What is 14/3 minus 5/9 as a fraction?
14/3 minus 5/9 as a fraction is equal to 37/9.
3. How to subtract 14/3 and 5/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/3 and 5/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 37/9 quickly.