Subtract 2/7 from 72/24, Solve 3 0/24

Subtract 2/7 from 72/24

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 2/7

72/24 - 2/7 is 19/7.

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,
2/7 = 2 × 24/7 × 24 = 48/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
504/168 - 48/168 = 504 - 48/168 = 456/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/7
In mixed form: 25/7

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