Subtract 14/24 from 75/9, Solve 8 3/9

Subtract 14/24 from 75/9

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 14/24

75/9 - 14/24 is 31/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
75/9 = 75 × 8/9 × 8 = 600/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
14/24 = 14 × 3/24 × 3 = 42/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
600/72 - 42/72 = 600 - 42/72 = 558/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/4
In mixed form: 73/4

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