Subtract 24/32 from 21/6
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 24/32
21/6 - 24/32 is 11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
21/6 = 21 × 16/6 × 16 = 336/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
24/32 = 24 × 3/32 × 3 = 72/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/96 - 72/96 = 336 - 72/96 = 264/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
- In mixed form: 23/4
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