Subtract 14/24 from 8/20
8/20 - 14/24 is -11/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
8/20 = 8 × 6/20 × 6 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/120 - 70/120 = 48 - 70/120 = -22/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/60
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