Answer to Question #184850 in Math for Philisiwe

Question

Simplify the expression 7/24-3/14÷1/3

Answer 1

$$\dfrac{7}{24}-\dfrac{3}{14}\div\dfrac{1}{3}=\dfrac{7}{24}-\dfrac{3}{14}\cdot3$$

$$=\dfrac{7}{24}-\dfrac{9}{14}=\dfrac{49-108}{168}=-\dfrac{59}{168}$$