SOLUTION: Subtract. Write the answer in lowest terms. 17/24 - 1/24

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Question 366097: Subtract. Write the answer in lowest terms.

17/24 - 1/24
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Subtract. Write the answer in lowest terms.

17/24 - 1/24

the denominators (the lower parts of the fractions are the same)
17 - 1 = 16

16/24 = 2/3 = answer in lowest terms
(divided top and bottom by 8)