Subtract 14/24 from 90/21
1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 14/24
90/21 - 14/24 is 311/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
90/21 = 90 × 8/21 × 8 = 720/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/168 - 98/168 = 720 - 98/168 = 622/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/84
- In mixed form: 359/84
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