Subtract 14/24 from 6/10
6/10 - 14/24 is 1/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
6/10 = 6 × 12/10 × 12 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/120 - 70/120 = 72 - 70/120 = 2/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/60
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