Subtract 75/35 from 14/24
1st number: 14/24, 2nd number: 2 5/35
14/24 - 75/35 is -131/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
14/24 = 14 × 35/24 × 35 = 490/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
75/35 = 75 × 24/35 × 24 = 1800/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/840 - 1800/840 = 490 - 1800/840 = -1310/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/84
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