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Subtract 35/14 from 10/24

1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 2 7/14

10/24 - 35/14 is -25/12.

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,
    10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    35/14 = 35 × 12/14 × 12 = 420/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/168 - 420/168 = 70 - 420/168 = -350/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/12

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