Subtract 18/7 from 72/24
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 2 4/7
72/24 - 18/7 is 3/7.
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,
72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
18/7 = 18 × 24/7 × 24 = 432/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/168 - 432/168 = 504 - 432/168 = 72/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/7
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