Subtract 9/24 from 75/14, Solve 5 5/14

Subtract 9/24 from 75/14

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 9/24

75/14 - 9/24 is 279/56.

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,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
900/168 - 63/168 = 900 - 63/168 = 837/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/56
In mixed form: 455/56

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