Subtract 24/18 from 2/7
1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 1 6/18
2/7 - 24/18 is -22/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
2/7 = 2 × 18/7 × 18 = 36/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
24/18 = 24 × 7/18 × 7 = 168/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/126 - 168/126 = 36 - 168/126 = -132/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/21
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