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Subtract 56/24 from 16/14

1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 2 8/24

16/14 - 56/24 is -25/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    16/14 = 16 × 12/14 × 12 = 192/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    192/168 - 392/168 = 192 - 392/168 = -200/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/21

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