Subtract 25/14 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 1 11/14
24/3 - 25/14 is 87/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
24/3 = 24 × 14/3 × 14 = 336/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
25/14 = 25 × 3/14 × 3 = 75/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/42 - 75/42 = 336 - 75/42 = 261/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/14
- In mixed form: 63/14
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