Subtract 90/56 from 14/24
1st number: 14/24, 2nd number: 1 34/56
14/24 - 90/56 is -43/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
90/56 = 90 × 3/56 × 3 = 270/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/168 - 270/168 = 98 - 270/168 = -172/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/42
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