Subtract 72/21 from 1/24
1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 3 9/21
1/24 - 72/21 is -569/168.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
72/21 = 72 × 8/21 × 8 = 576/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/168 - 576/168 = 7 - 576/168 = -569/168
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