Subtract 5/24 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 5/24
72 - 524 is 7924.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
72 = 7 × 122 × 12 = 8424 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
524 = 5 × 124 × 1 = 524 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8424 - 524 = 84 - 524 = 7924 - In mixed form: 3724
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