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Subtract 2/24 from 5/84

5/84 - 2/24 is -1/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/168 - 14/168 = 10 - 14/168 = -4/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/42

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