Subtract 24/12 from 14/56
1st number: 14/56, 2nd number: 2 0/12
14/56 - 24/12 is -7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
24/12 = 24 × 14/12 × 14 = 336/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/168 - 336/168 = 42 - 336/168 = -294/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/4
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