Subtract 6/24 from 54/14
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 6/24
54/14 - 6/24 is 101/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
54/14 = 54 × 12/14 × 12 = 648/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/168 - 42/168 = 648 - 42/168 = 606/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/28
- In mixed form: 317/28
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