What is the value of 9/14 minus 2/14? (different phrasing)

• A. 1/2
• B. 2/7
• C. 1/7
• D. 3/4

Answer: (A)

Subtracting fractions with the same denominator means subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same. Here, 9/14 minus 2/14 becomes (9 − 2)/14 = 7/14. That fraction simplifies because 7 and 14 share a factor of 7, giving 7/14 = 1/2. So the value is 1/2.

The other options would imply different differences: for example, 2/7 equals 4/14, which would come from subtracting a different pair of parts; 1/7 equals 2/14, again a different subtraction; 3/4 corresponds to a result with a denominator not matching 14 in a straightforward way (10.5/14 if you tried to force it).