9/14 Minus 2/5, Solve 9/14 - 2/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/14 and 2/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 9/14 and 2/5?
The given fractions are 9/14 and 2/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/14 and 2/5
9/14 - 2/5
The LCM of 14 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 70
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 70
= 9 x 5 - 2 x 14/70
= 45 - 28/70
= 17/70
Result: 17/70
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/14 and 2/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/14 and 2/5?
To subtract fractions 9/14 and 2/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 5 value i.e 70. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 17/70.
2. What is 9/14 minus 2/5 as a fraction?
9/14 minus 2/5 as a fraction is equal to 17/70.
3. How to subtract 9/14 and 2/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 9/14 and 2/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 17/70 quickly.