Subtract 5/24 from 16/7
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 5/24
16/7 - 5/24 is 349/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
16/7 = 16 × 24/7 × 24 = 384/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/168 - 35/168 = 384 - 35/168 = 349/168 - In mixed form: 213/168
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