Subtract 28/6 from 7/24
1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 4 4/6
7/24 - 28/6 is -35/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
7/24 = 7 × 1/24 × 1 = 7/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
28/6 = 28 × 4/6 × 4 = 112/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/24 - 112/24 = 7 - 112/24 = -105/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/8
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