Subtract 25/14 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 1 11/14
30/24 - 25/14 is -15/28.
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,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
25/14 = 25 × 12/14 × 12 = 300/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/168 - 300/168 = 210 - 300/168 = -90/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/28
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