Subtract 24/6 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 4 0/6
14/4 - 24/6 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
14/4 = 14 × 3/4 × 3 = 42/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
24/6 = 24 × 2/6 × 2 = 48/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/12 - 48/12 = 42 - 48/12 = -6/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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