Subtract 7/36 from 14/24
14/24 - 7/36 is 7/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
14/24 = 14 × 3/24 × 3 = 42/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
7/36 = 7 × 2/36 × 2 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/72 - 14/72 = 42 - 14/72 = 28/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18
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