Subtract 63/28 from 14/24, Solve 14/24

Subtract 63/28 from 14/24

1^st number: 14/24, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

14/24 - 63/28 is -5/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
63/28 = 63 × 6/28 × 6 = 378/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/168 - 378/168 = 98 - 378/168 = -280/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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