Subtract 14/24 from 15/20
15/20 - 14/24 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
15/20 = 15 × 6/20 × 6 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 70/120 = 90 - 70/120 = 20/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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