Subtract 54/24 from 12/14
1st number: 12/14, 2nd number: 2 6/24
12/14 - 54/24 is -39/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
12/14 = 12 × 12/14 × 12 = 144/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/168 - 378/168 = 144 - 378/168 = -234/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/28
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