Subtract 25/20 from 14/24
1st number: 14/24, 2nd number: 1 5/20
14/24 - 25/20 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
25/20 = 25 × 6/20 × 6 = 150/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/120 - 150/120 = 70 - 150/120 = -80/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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