Subtract 14/24 from 49/28
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 14/24
49/28 - 14/24 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
49/28 = 49 × 6/28 × 6 = 294/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/168 - 98/168 = 294 - 98/168 = 196/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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