Subtract 14/7 from 8/24
1st number: 8/24, 2nd number: 2 0/7
8/24 - 14/7 is -5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
14/7 = 14 × 24/7 × 24 = 336/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/168 - 336/168 = 56 - 336/168 = -280/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3
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