Subtract 8/25 from 14/24
14/24 - 8/25 is 79/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
14/24 = 14 × 25/24 × 25 = 350/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
8/25 = 8 × 24/25 × 24 = 192/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/600 - 192/600 = 350 - 192/600 = 158/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/300
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