Subtract 14/24 from 32/14, Solve 2 4/14

Subtract 14/24 from 32/14

1^st number: 2 4/14, 2^nd number: 14/24

32/14 - 14/24 is 143/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
32/14 = 32 × 12/14 × 12 = 384/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
384/168 - 98/168 = 384 - 98/168 = 286/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/84
In mixed form: 159/84

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