Subtract 60/7 from 5/24
1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 8 4/7
5/24 - 60/7 is -1405/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
60/7 = 60 × 24/7 × 24 = 1440/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/168 - 1440/168 = 35 - 1440/168 = -1405/168
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