Subtract 18/24 from 32/7
1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 18/24
32/7 - 18/24 is 107/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
32/7 = 32 × 24/7 × 24 = 768/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/168 - 126/168 = 768 - 126/168 = 642/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/28
- In mixed form: 323/28
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