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Subtract 9/24 from 2/7

2/7 - 9/24 is -5/56.

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,
    2/7 = 2 × 24/7 × 24 = 48/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/168 - 63/168 = 48 - 63/168 = -15/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/56

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