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7/8 - 2/7 find the difference

User Eleuteron
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Solution

Given the expression below


(7)/(8)-(2)/(7)

To find the difference, find the LCM of the denominator and apply the fraction rule


(7)/(8)-(2)/(7)=(49-16)/(56)=(33)/(56)

Hence, the answer is 33/56

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