Subtract 35/24 from 72/14
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 1 11/24
72/14 - 35/24 is 619/168.
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,
72/14 = 72 × 12/14 × 12 = 864/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/168 - 245/168 = 864 - 245/168 = 619/168 - In mixed form: 3115/168
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