Subtract 1/7 from 6/24
6/24 - 1/7 is 3/28.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
1/7 = 1 × 24/7 × 24 = 24/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/168 - 24/168 = 42 - 24/168 = 18/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/28
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