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Subtract 14/20 from 24/18

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 14/20

24/18 - 14/20 is 19/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    24/18 = 24 × 10/18 × 10 = 240/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/180 - 126/180 = 240 - 126/180 = 114/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/30

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