Subtract 2/24 from 14/30
14/30 - 2/24 is 23/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/120 - 10/120 = 56 - 10/120 = 46/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/60
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