Subtract 6/14 from 35/24
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 6/14
35/24 - 6/14 is 173/168.
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,
35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
6/14 = 6 × 12/14 × 12 = 72/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/168 - 72/168 = 245 - 72/168 = 173/168 - In mixed form: 15/168
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