Subtract 14/49 from 4/24
4/24 - 14/49 is -5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
4/24 = 4 × 49/24 × 49 = 196/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
14/49 = 14 × 24/49 × 24 = 336/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/1176 - 336/1176 = 196 - 336/1176 = -140/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/42
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