Subtract 24/14 from 2/18
1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 1 10/14
2/18 - 24/14 is -101/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
24/14 = 24 × 9/14 × 9 = 216/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/126 - 216/126 = 14 - 216/126 = -202/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/63
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