Subtract 21/25 from 1/24
1/24 - 21/25 is -479/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
1/24 = 1 × 25/24 × 25 = 25/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
21/25 = 21 × 24/25 × 24 = 504/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/600 - 504/600 = 25 - 504/600 = -479/600
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