Subtract 45/24 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 1 21/24
20/14 - 45/24 is -25/56.
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,
20/14 = 20 × 12/14 × 12 = 240/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/168 - 315/168 = 240 - 315/168 = -75/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/56
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