Subtract 3/7 from 8/24
8/24 - 3/7 is -2/21.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
3/7 = 3 × 24/7 × 24 = 72/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/168 - 72/168 = 56 - 72/168 = -16/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/21
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