Subtract 7/24 from 80/14
1st number: 5 10/14, 2nd number: 7/24
80/14 - 7/24 is 911/168.
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,
80/14 = 80 × 12/14 × 12 = 960/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/168 - 49/168 = 960 - 49/168 = 911/168 - In mixed form: 571/168
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