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Subtract 2/7 from 7/24

7/24 - 2/7 is 1/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    2/7 = 2 × 24/7 × 24 = 48/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/168 - 48/168 = 49 - 48/168 = 1/168

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