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Subtract 2/14 from 1/24

1/24 - 2/14 is -17/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 14 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    2/14 = 2 × 12/14 × 12 = 24/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/168 - 24/168 = 7 - 24/168 = -17/168

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