Subtract 14/42 from 7/24
7/24 - 14/42 is -1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
14/42 = 14 × 4/42 × 4 = 56/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/168 - 56/168 = 49 - 56/168 = -7/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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