Subtract 24/12 from 14/16
1st number: 14/16, 2nd number: 2 0/12
14/16 - 24/12 is -9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
14/16 = 14 × 3/16 × 3 = 42/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
24/12 = 24 × 4/12 × 4 = 96/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/48 - 96/48 = 42 - 96/48 = -54/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/8
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