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Subtract 1/24 from 90/14

1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 1/24

90/14 - 1/24 is 1073/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    90/14 = 90 × 12/14 × 12 = 1080/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/168 - 7/168 = 1080 - 7/168 = 1073/168
  5. In mixed form: 665/168

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