Subtract 4/24 from 75/14
1st number: 5 5/14, 2nd number: 4/24
75/14 - 4/24 is 109/21.
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,
75/14 = 75 × 12/14 × 12 = 900/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/168 - 28/168 = 900 - 28/168 = 872/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/21
- In mixed form: 54/21
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