(26)/(7)-(8)/(9) - subtraction of fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 26/7 - 8/9 = ?
• The common denominator of the two fractions is: 63
• 26/7 = (9*26)/(7*9) = 234/63
• 8/9 = (7*8)/(7*9) = 56/63
• Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
• 26/7 - 8/9 = 234/63 - 56/63
• 234/63 - 56/63 = (234-56)/63
• (234-56)/63 = 178/63

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{26}{7 }-\frac{ 8}{9 }=? $

The common denominator of the two fractions is: 63

$ \frac{26}{7 }= \frac{(9*26)}{(7*9)} =\frac{ 234}{63} $

$ \frac{8}{9 }= \frac{(7*8)}{(7*9)} =\frac{ 56}{63} $

Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

$ \frac{26}{7 }-\frac{ 8}{9 }=\frac{ 234}{63 }-\frac{ 56}{63} $

$ \frac{234}{63 }-\frac{ 56}{63 }= \frac{(234-56)}{63} $

$ \frac{(234-56)}{63 }=\frac{ 178}{63} $

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