Subtract 2/24 from 72/7
1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 2/24
72/7 - 2/24 is 857/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
72/7 = 72 × 24/7 × 24 = 1728/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1728/168 - 14/168 = 1728 - 14/168 = 1714/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 857/84
- In mixed form: 1017/84
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