Subtract 15/24 from 18/14
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 15/24
18/14 - 15/24 is 37/56.
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,
18/14 = 18 × 12/14 × 12 = 216/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/168 - 105/168 = 216 - 105/168 = 111/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/56
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