Subtract 20/21 from 14/24
14/24 - 20/21 is -31/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
20/21 = 20 × 8/21 × 8 = 160/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/168 - 160/168 = 98 - 160/168 = -62/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/84
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