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Subtract 63/28 from 7/24

1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 2 7/28

7/24 - 63/28 is -47/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
    63/28 = 63 × 6/28 × 6 = 378/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/168 - 378/168 = 49 - 378/168 = -329/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/24

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