Subtract 15/21 from 21/24
21/24 - 15/21 is 9/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
15/21 = 15 × 8/21 × 8 = 120/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/168 - 120/168 = 147 - 120/168 = 27/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/56
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