Subtract 14/25 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 14/25
30/24 - 14/25 is 69/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
30/24 = 30 × 25/24 × 25 = 750/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
14/25 = 14 × 24/25 × 24 = 336/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/600 - 336/600 = 750 - 336/600 = 414/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/100
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