Subtract 16/24 from 15/14
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 16/24
15/14 - 16/24 is 17/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
15/14 = 15 × 12/14 × 12 = 180/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/168 - 112/168 = 180 - 112/168 = 68/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/42
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