Subtract 14/24 from 15/9, Solve 1 6/9

Subtract 14/24 from 15/9

1^st number: 1 6/9, 2^nd number: 14/24

15/9 - 14/24 is 13/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
15/9 = 15 × 8/9 × 8 = 120/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
14/24 = 14 × 3/24 × 3 = 42/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
120/72 - 42/72 = 120 - 42/72 = 78/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12

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