Subtract 14/24 from 28/4
1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 14/24
28/4 - 14/24 is 77/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
28/4 = 28 × 6/4 × 6 = 168/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/24 - 14/24 = 168 - 14/24 = 154/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/12
- In mixed form: 65/12
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