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Subtract 4/7 from 5/24

5/24 - 4/7 is -61/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 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 7 × 24 = 168,
    4/7 = 4 × 24/7 × 24 = 96/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/168 - 96/168 = 35 - 96/168 = -61/168

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