Subtract 14/24 from 70/14
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 14/24
70/14 - 14/24 is 53/12.
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,
70/14 = 70 × 12/14 × 12 = 840/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/168 - 98/168 = 840 - 98/168 = 742/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/12
- In mixed form: 45/12
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