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