Subtract 14/24 from 40/14, Solve 2 12/14

Subtract 14/24 from 40/14

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 14/24

40/14 - 14/24 is 191/84.

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,
40/14 = 40 × 12/14 × 12 = 480/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
480/168 - 98/168 = 480 - 98/168 = 382/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/84
In mixed form: 223/84

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