Subtract 45/42 from 14/24
1st number: 14/24, 2nd number: 1 3/42
14/24 - 45/42 is -41/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
45/42 = 45 × 4/42 × 4 = 180/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/168 - 180/168 = 98 - 180/168 = -82/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/84
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