Subtract 14/24 from 5/2, Solve 2 1/2

Subtract 14/24 from 5/2

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

5/2 - 14/24 is 23/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
5/2 = 5 × 12/2 × 12 = 60/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24
Subtract the two like fractions:
60/24 - 14/24 = 60 - 14/24 = 46/24
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12

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