5/9 Minus 2/14, Solve 5/9 - 2/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/9 and 2/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/9 and 2/14?
The given fractions are 5/9 and 2/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/9 and 2/14
5/9 - 2/14
The LCM of 9 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 126
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 126
= 5 x 14 - 2 x 9/126
= 70 - 18/126
= 52/126
= 26/63
Result: 26/63
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/9 and 2/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/9 and 2/14?
To subtract fractions 5/9 and 2/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 14 value i.e 126. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 26/63.
2. What is 5/9 minus 2/14 as a fraction?
5/9 minus 2/14 as a fraction is equal to 26/63.
3. How to subtract 5/9 and 2/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/9 and 2/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 26/63 quickly.