Subtract 10/45 from 14/24, Solve 14/24

Subtract 10/45 from 14/24

14/24 - 10/45 is 13/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
14/24 = 14 × 15/24 × 15 = 210/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/360 - 80/360 = 210 - 80/360 = 130/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/36

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