Subtract 10/7 from 6/24, Solve 6/24

Subtract 10/7 from 6/24

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

6/24 - 10/7 is -33/28.

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,
10/7 = 10 × 24/7 × 24 = 240/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
42/168 - 240/168 = 42 - 240/168 = -198/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/28

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