Subtract 5/28 from 4/24
4/24 - 5/28 is -1/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
5/28 = 5 × 6/28 × 6 = 30/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/168 - 30/168 = 28 - 30/168 = -2/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/84
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