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Subtract 3/15 from 24/14

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 3/15

24/14 - 3/15 is 53/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    24/14 = 24 × 15/14 × 15 = 360/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    3/15 = 3 × 14/15 × 14 = 42/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/210 - 42/210 = 360 - 42/210 = 318/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/35
  6. In mixed form: 118/35

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