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Subtract 24/20 from 9/14

1st number: 9/14, 2nd number: 1 4/20

9/14 - 24/20 is -39/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    9/14 = 9 × 10/14 × 10 = 90/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/140 - 168/140 = 90 - 168/140 = -78/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/70

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