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Subtract 2/24 from 20/7

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

20/7 - 2/24 is 233/84.

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,
    20/7 = 20 × 24/7 × 24 = 480/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/168 - 14/168 = 480 - 14/168 = 466/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/84
  6. In mixed form: 265/84

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