Subtract 24/14 from 2/15
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 10/14
2/15 - 24/14 is -166/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
24/14 = 24 × 15/14 × 15 = 360/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/210 - 360/210 = 28 - 360/210 = -332/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/105
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