Subtract 18/24 from 75/14
1st number: 5 5/14, 2nd number: 18/24
75/14 - 18/24 is 129/28.
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,
75/14 = 75 × 12/14 × 12 = 900/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/168 - 126/168 = 900 - 126/168 = 774/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/28
- In mixed form: 417/28
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