Subtract 72/10 from 14/24, Solve 14/24

Subtract 72/10 from 14/24

1^st number: 14/24, 2^nd number: 7 2/10

14/24 - 72/10 is -397/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 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 10 × 12 = 120,
72/10 = 72 × 12/10 × 12 = 864/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/120 - 864/120 = 70 - 864/120 = -794/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -397/60

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