Subtract 14/24 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 14/24
10/6 - 14/24 is 13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
10/6 = 10 × 4/6 × 4 = 40/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/24 - 14/24 = 40 - 14/24 = 26/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
- In mixed form: 11/12
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