Subtract 24/15 from 8/14
1st number: 8/14, 2nd number: 1 9/15
8/14 - 24/15 is -36/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
8/14 = 8 × 15/14 × 15 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
24/15 = 24 × 14/15 × 14 = 336/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/210 - 336/210 = 120 - 336/210 = -216/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -36/35
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