Subtract 2/24 from 14/18
14/18 - 2/24 is 25/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
14/18 = 14 × 4/18 × 4 = 56/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/72 - 6/72 = 56 - 6/72 = 50/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/36
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