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Subtract 6/24 from 10/7

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 6/24

10/7 - 6/24 is 33/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    10/7 = 10 × 24/7 × 24 = 240/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/168 - 42/168 = 240 - 42/168 = 198/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/28
  6. In mixed form: 15/28

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