Subtract 72/7 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 10 2/7
24/3 - 72/7 is -16/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
24/3 = 24 × 7/3 × 7 = 168/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
72/7 = 72 × 3/7 × 3 = 216/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/21 - 216/21 = 168 - 216/21 = -48/21 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/7
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