Subtract 6/7 from 24/32
24/32 - 6/7 is -3/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
24/32 = 24 × 7/32 × 7 = 168/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
6/7 = 6 × 32/7 × 32 = 192/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/224 - 192/224 = 168 - 192/224 = -24/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/28
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