Subtract 6/24 from 36/7
1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 6/24
36/7 - 6/24 is 137/28.
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,
36/7 = 36 × 24/7 × 24 = 864/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/168 - 42/168 = 864 - 42/168 = 822/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/28
- In mixed form: 425/28
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