Subtract 25/24 from 7/14
1st number: 7/14, 2nd number: 1 1/24
7/14 - 25/24 is -13/24.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 12/14 × 12 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/168 - 175/168 = 84 - 175/168 = -91/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24
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