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Subtract 3/84 from 10/24

10/24 - 3/84 is 8/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/168 - 6/168 = 70 - 6/168 = 64/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/21

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