Subtract 1/24 from 2/7
2/7 - 1/24 is 41/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
2/7 = 2 × 24/7 × 24 = 48/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/168 - 7/168 = 48 - 7/168 = 41/168
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