Subtract 14/24 from 5/36
5/36 - 14/24 is -4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
5/36 = 5 × 2/36 × 2 = 10/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
14/24 = 14 × 3/24 × 3 = 42/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/72 - 42/72 = 10 - 42/72 = -32/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9
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