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Subtract 3/14 from 6/24

6/24 - 3/14 is 1/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    3/14 = 3 × 12/14 × 12 = 36/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/168 - 36/168 = 42 - 36/168 = 6/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/28

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