Subtract 24/42 from 2/14
2/14 - 24/42 is -3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
24/42 = 24 × 1/42 × 1 = 24/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/42 - 24/42 = 6 - 24/42 = -18/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/7
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