Subtract 16/7 from 3/24
1st number: 3/24, 2nd number: 2 2/7
3/24 - 16/7 is -121/56.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
16/7 = 16 × 24/7 × 24 = 384/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/168 - 384/168 = 21 - 384/168 = -363/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/56
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