Subtract 3/24 from 81/14
1st number: 5 11/14, 2nd number: 3/24
81/14 - 3/24 is 317/56.
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,
81/14 = 81 × 12/14 × 12 = 972/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/168 - 21/168 = 972 - 21/168 = 951/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 317/56
- In mixed form: 537/56
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