Answers

Subtract 6/18 from 24/7

1^st number: 3 3/7, 2^nd number: 6/18

24/7 - 6/18 is 65/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
   24/7 = 24 × 18/7 × 18 = 432/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/126 - 42/126 = 432 - 42/126 = 390/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/21
6. In mixed form: 32/21

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