Subtract 1/6 from 24/28
24/28 - 1/6 is 29/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
1/6 = 1 × 14/6 × 14 = 14/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/84 - 14/84 = 72 - 14/84 = 58/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/42
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