Subtract 7/28 from 6/24
6/24 - 7/28 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
7/28 = 7 × 6/28 × 6 = 42/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/168 - 42/168 = 42 - 42/168 = 0/168 - The answer is 0
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