Subtract 84/28 from 5/24
1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 3 0/28
5/24 - 84/28 is -67/24.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
84/28 = 84 × 6/28 × 6 = 504/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/168 - 504/168 = 35 - 504/168 = -469/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/24
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