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Subtract 2/24 from 25/7

1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 2/24

25/7 - 2/24 is 293/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    25/7 = 25 × 24/7 × 24 = 600/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/168 - 14/168 = 600 - 14/168 = 586/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/84
  6. In mixed form: 341/84

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