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Subtract 9/14 from 24/36

24/36 - 9/14 is 1/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 14 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   24/36 = 24 × 7/36 × 7 = 168/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
   9/14 = 9 × 18/14 × 18 = 162/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/252 - 162/252 = 168 - 162/252 = 6/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/42

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