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Subtract 14/24 from 1/3

1/3 - 14/24 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    1/3 = 1 × 8/3 × 8 = 8/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/24 - 14/24 = 8 - 14/24 = -6/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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