Subtract 18/24 from 14/84
14/84 - 18/24 is -7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
14/84 = 14 × 2/84 × 2 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/168 - 126/168 = 28 - 126/168 = -98/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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