Subtract 24/8 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 3 0/8
14/3 - 24/8 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
14/3 = 14 × 8/3 × 8 = 112/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
24/8 = 24 × 3/8 × 3 = 72/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/24 - 72/24 = 112 - 72/24 = 40/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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