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Subtract 2/7 from 24/5

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 2/7

24/5 - 2/7 is 158/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    24/5 = 24 × 7/5 × 7 = 168/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    2/7 = 2 × 5/7 × 5 = 10/35
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/35 - 10/35 = 168 - 10/35 = 158/35
  5. In mixed form: 418/35

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