Subtract 16/24 from 1/7, Solve 1/7

Subtract 16/24 from 1/7

1/7 - 16/24 is -11/21.

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,
1/7 = 1 × 24/7 × 24 = 24/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/168 - 112/168 = 24 - 112/168 = -88/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/21

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