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Subtract 3/7 from 2/24

2/24 - 3/7 is -29/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    3/7 = 3 × 24/7 × 24 = 72/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/168 - 72/168 = 14 - 72/168 = -58/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/84

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