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Subtract 15/28 from 5/24

5/24 - 15/28 is -55/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    15/28 = 15 × 6/28 × 6 = 90/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/168 - 90/168 = 35 - 90/168 = -55/168

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