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Subtract 8/24 from 15/7

1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 8/24

15/7 - 8/24 is 38/21.

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,
    15/7 = 15 × 24/7 × 24 = 360/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/168 - 56/168 = 360 - 56/168 = 304/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/21
  6. In mixed form: 117/21

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