Subtract 2/24 from 8/14
8/14 - 2/24 is 41/84.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 12/14 × 12 = 96/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/168 - 14/168 = 96 - 14/168 = 82/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/84
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