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Subtract 7/24 from 5/7

5/7 - 7/24 is 71/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   5/7 = 5 × 24/7 × 24 = 120/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/168 - 49/168 = 120 - 49/168 = 71/168

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