Subtract 18/24 from 4/14
4/14 - 18/24 is -13/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
4/14 = 4 × 12/14 × 12 = 48/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/168 - 126/168 = 48 - 126/168 = -78/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/28
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