Subtract 21/14 from 5/24
1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 1 7/14
5/24 - 21/14 is -31/24.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
21/14 = 21 × 12/14 × 12 = 252/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/168 - 252/168 = 35 - 252/168 = -217/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/24
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