Subtract 14/24 from 9/45
9/45 - 14/24 is -23/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
9/45 = 9 × 8/45 × 8 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
14/24 = 14 × 15/24 × 15 = 210/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/360 - 210/360 = 72 - 210/360 = -138/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/60
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