Subtract 9/14 from 32/24
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 9/14
32/24 - 9/14 is 29/42.
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,
32/24 = 32 × 7/24 × 7 = 224/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
9/14 = 9 × 12/14 × 12 = 108/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/168 - 108/168 = 224 - 108/168 = 116/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/42
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