Subtract 1/14 from 27/24
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 1/14
27/24 - 1/14 is 59/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
1/14 = 1 × 12/14 × 12 = 12/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/168 - 12/168 = 189 - 12/168 = 177/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/56
- In mixed form: 13/56
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