Subtract 10/24 from 45/7, Solve 6 3/7

Subtract 10/24 from 45/7

1^st number: 6 3/7, 2^nd number: 10/24

45/7 - 10/24 is 505/84.

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,
45/7 = 45 × 24/7 × 24 = 1080/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/168 - 70/168 = 1080 - 70/168 = 1010/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 505/84
In mixed form: 61/84

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