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Subtract 15/24 from 20/14

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 15/24

20/14 - 15/24 is 45/56.

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,
    20/14 = 20 × 12/14 × 12 = 240/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/168 - 105/168 = 240 - 105/168 = 135/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/56

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