Subtract 2/24 from 25/14, Solve 1 11/14

Subtract 2/24 from 25/14

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 2/24

25/14 - 2/24 is 143/84.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
25/14 = 25 × 12/14 × 12 = 300/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/168 - 14/168 = 300 - 14/168 = 286/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/84
In mixed form: 159/84

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