Subtract 4/14 from 3/24
3/24 - 4/14 is -9/56.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
4/14 = 4 × 12/14 × 12 = 48/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/168 - 48/168 = 21 - 48/168 = -27/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/56
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