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Subtract 7/24 from 24/14

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 7/24

24/14 - 7/24 is 239/168.

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,
    24/14 = 24 × 12/14 × 12 = 288/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/168 - 49/168 = 288 - 49/168 = 239/168
  5. In mixed form: 171/168

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