Subtract 14/24 from 20/35
20/35 - 14/24 is -1/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
20/35 = 20 × 24/35 × 24 = 480/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
14/24 = 14 × 35/24 × 35 = 490/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/840 - 490/840 = 480 - 490/840 = -10/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/84
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