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Subtract 1/35 from 7/24

7/24 - 1/35 is 221/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    7/24 = 7 × 35/24 × 35 = 245/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    1/35 = 1 × 24/35 × 24 = 24/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/840 - 24/840 = 245 - 24/840 = 221/840

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