Subtract 9/14 from 14/24
14/24 - 9/14 is -5/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
9/14 = 9 × 12/14 × 12 = 108/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/168 - 108/168 = 98 - 108/168 = -10/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/84
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