Subtract 9/24 from 10/21
1021 - 924 is 17168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
1021 = 10 × 821 × 8 = 80168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
924 = 9 × 724 × 7 = 63168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80168 - 63168 = 80 - 63168 = 17168
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