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Subtract 10/24 from 3/28

3/28 - 10/24 is -13/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    3/28 = 3 × 6/28 × 6 = 18/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/168 - 70/168 = 18 - 70/168 = -52/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/42

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