Subtract 8/75 from 24/14
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 8/75
24/14 - 8/75 is 844/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
24/14 = 24 × 75/14 × 75 = 1800/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
8/75 = 8 × 14/75 × 14 = 112/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/1050 - 112/1050 = 1800 - 112/1050 = 1688/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 844/525
- In mixed form: 1319/525
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