Subtract 36/24 from 81/14
1st number: 5 11/14, 2nd number: 1 12/24
81/14 - 36/24 is 30/7.
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,
36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/168 - 252/168 = 972 - 252/168 = 720/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 30/7
- In mixed form: 42/7
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