Subtract 5/24 from 7/8
7/8 - 5/24 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
7/8 = 7 × 3/8 × 3 = 21/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/24 - 5/24 = 21 - 5/24 = 16/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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