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What is 14-2/9-2/5=​

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Answer:

The answer is 602/45

Explanation:

Since this involves subtracting fraction, we must make sure each denominator is alike, which involves find the LCD (least common denominator).

9, 5, and 1 (the number 14's denominator is 1) all have the LCD 45 in common.

Multiply 9 by 5, which multiplies 2 with 5, giving 10.

Multiply 5 by 9, which multiplies 2 by 9, giving 18.

Multiply 1 by 45, which multiplies 14 by 45, giving 630.

Now, you have an equation that looks like this:

(630/45) - (10/45) - (18/45)

Subtract 10 from 630, which gives 620, then subtract 18 from 620, giving 602.

Final answer: 602/45

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