Subtract 25/7 from 10/24
1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 3 4/7
10/24 - 25/7 is -265/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
25/7 = 25 × 24/7 × 24 = 600/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/168 - 600/168 = 70 - 600/168 = -530/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -265/84
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