Subtract 14/24 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 14/24
14/4 - 14/24 is 35/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
14/4 = 14 × 6/4 × 6 = 84/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/24 - 14/24 = 84 - 14/24 = 70/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
- In mixed form: 211/12
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