Subtract 14/8 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 1 6/8
30/24 - 14/8 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
30/24 = 30 × 1/24 × 1 = 30/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
14/8 = 14 × 3/8 × 3 = 42/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/24 - 42/24 = 30 - 42/24 = -12/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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