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Subtract 27/14 from 24/28

1st number: 24/28, 2nd number: 1 13/14

24/28 - 27/14 is -15/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 14 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    24/28 = 24 × 1/28 × 1 = 24/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    27/14 = 27 × 2/14 × 2 = 54/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/28 - 54/28 = 24 - 54/28 = -30/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/14

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